Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
weddellii
ID:
507944

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Al-Shehbaz & C.D.Bailey

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 32: 148 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507276



Common Names

  • Exhalimolobos weddellii
  • Weddellii Exhalimolobos
  • Exhalimolobos Polyspermus


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Synonyms

  • Draba greggioides Griseb. [unknown]
  • Greggia montana Griseb. [unknown]
  • Halimolobos weddellii O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Halimolobos weddellii herrerae O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Halimolobos hispidulus weddellii (E.Fourn.) Rollins [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium weddellii E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Halimolobos montanus O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium hipidulum weddellii (E.Fourn.) Baehni & J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Halimolobos boelckei Mart.-Laborde [unknown]
  • Halimolobos montanus andina O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Hesperis weddellii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Halimolobos montanus andinus O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Exhalimolobos weddellii (also called Weddell's Exhalimolobos, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long, narrow, lanceolate blades and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Exhalimolobos weddellii is a species of shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Exhalimolobos weddellii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exhalimolobos weddellii is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Exhalimolobos weddellii

Exhalimolobos weddellii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua and Durango.

Exhalimolobos weddellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exhalimolobos weddellii?

Exhalimolobos weddellii

What is the common name of Exhalimolobos weddellii?

Weddell's Exhalimolobos

Where is Exhalimolobos weddellii found?

It is found in Argentina

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2604478: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
C. Donovan Bailey (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Bailey' in the authors string.