Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
rockii
ID:
1219051

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
tro

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 476 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218389

Common Names

  • Rock's Hemilophia
  • Hemilophia rockii
  • Hemilophia

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Description

Hemilophia rockii (also called Rock's Hemilophia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to East Asia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hemilophia rockii is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, as a source of oil for cooking and cosmetics, and as a salad green.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemilophia rockii has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemilophia rockii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Himalayas. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and fertile. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Deadhead to encourage new growth and divide the clumps every few years.

Where to Find Hemilophia rockii

Hemilophia rockii can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Hemilophia rockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemilophia rockii?

Hemilophia rockii

What is the common name of Hemilophia rockii?

Rock's Hemilophia

Where is Hemilophia rockii native to?

Central America

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-4105678: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.