Farsetia nummularia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nummularia
ID:
686572
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jonsell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 25: 44 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685905
Common Names
- Farsetia nummularia
- Farsetia Nummularia
- Farsetia nummularia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Farsetia nummularia (also called Nummular Farsetia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and on the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Farsetia nummularia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Farsetia nummularia is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, flattened seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Farsetia nummularia is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Farsetia nummularia
Farsetia nummularia can be found in the Arabian Peninsula.
Farsetia nummularia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Farsetia nummularia?
Farsetia nummularia
What is the common name of Farsetia nummularia?
Nummular Farsetia
What is the natural habitat of Farsetia nummularia?
Dry grassland and scrubland
Species in the Farsetia genus
Farsetia aegyptia, Farsetia assadii, Farsetia burtonae, Farsetia cornus-africani, Farsetia dhofarica, Farsetia divaricata, Farsetia ellenbeckii, Farsetia emarginata, Farsetia fruticans, Farsetia heliophila, Farsetia inconspicua, Farsetia jacquemontii, Farsetia latifolia, Farsetia linearis, Farsetia longisiliqua, Farsetia longistyla, Farsetia macrantha, Farsetia nummularia, Farsetia occidentalis, Farsetia pedicellata, Farsetia robecchiana, Farsetia socotrana, Farsetia somalensis, Farsetia spinulosa, Farsetia stenoptera, Farsetia stylosa, Farsetia tenuisiliqua, Farsetia undulicarpa,
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-2807751: Based on the initial data import
Bengt Edvard Jonsell (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jonsell' in the authors string.