Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
elatus
ID:
1036085

Status:
valid

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

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 32: 146 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035423



Common Names

  • Loeseneriella macrantha
  • Large-Flowered Loeseneriella
  • Large-Flowered Broomweed


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Description

Halimolobos elatus (also called Erect Halimolobos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family. It is a small, annual herb with a creeping stem and small, ovate leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean, and is found in rocky, alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Halimolobos elatus is a species of flowering plant used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Halimolobos elatus has small, yellowish-green flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Halimolobos elatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 7-10.

Where to Find Halimolobos elatus

Halimolobos elatus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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 tro-100355254: Based on the initial data import
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' 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.