Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
phasmatodes
ID:
1037058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hewson

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 8: 391 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036396

Common Names

  • Irenepharsus phasmatodes
  • Phasmatodes Irenepharsus
  • Irenepharsus

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Description

Irenepharsus phasmatodes (also called 'Phasmatode Irenepharsus', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Central Asia. It is a low-growing, herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It grows in moist soils and is often found in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Irenepharsus phasmatodes is an ornamental plant used in gardens and rock gardens. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Irenepharsus phasmatodes has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Irenepharsus phasmatodes can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Irenepharsus phasmatodes

Irenepharsus phasmatodes can be found in the Caucasus region, from Armenia to Azerbaijan and east to Iran.

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