Status:
valid
Authors:
(Link) O.E.Schulz
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(86): 287 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216553
Common Names
- Halimolobos lasiolobus
- Lasiolobus Halimolobos
- Lasiolobus Mustard
Description
Halimolobos lasiolobus (also called Lasiobolus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows to a height of 10–30 cm, with leaves up to 4 cm long. It is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and cultivated fields.
Uses & Benefits
Halimolobos lasiolobus is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Halimolobos lasiolobus is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Halimolobos lasiolobus is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Halimolobos lasiolobus
Halimolobos lasiolobus can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.
Halimolobos lasiolobus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halimolobos lasiolobus?
Halimolobos lasiolobus
What is the common name of Halimolobos lasiolobus?
Lasiolobus' Halimolobos
What is the natural habitat of Halimolobos lasiolobus?
Dry, rocky hillsides
Species in the Halimolobos genus
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,