Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
argillaceus
ID:
1277789

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.L.Welsh & N.D.Atwood) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 10: 50 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277127



Common Names

  • Hesperidanthus argillaceus
  • Argillaceous Hesperidanthus
  • Clay Desert Star


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Description

Hesperidanthus argillaceus (also called Clay-Loving Hesperidanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is an evergreen shrub which grows in sunny, well-drained soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperidanthus argillaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hesperidanthus argillaceus has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperidanthus argillaceus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Where to Find Hesperidanthus argillaceus

Hesperidanthus argillaceus is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States.

Hesperidanthus argillaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperidanthus argillaceus?

Hesperidanthus argillaceus

What type of plant is Hesperidanthus argillaceus?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Hesperidanthus argillaceus native to?

It is native to the western United States

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-50292790: Based on the initial data import
Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.
Nephi Duane Atwood (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.D.Atwood' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.