Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
spathulata
ID:
1037116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 11: 501 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036454



Common Names

  • Lachnocapsa spathulata
  • Spathulate Lachnocapsa
  • Spathulate Mustard


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Description

Lachnocapsa spathulata (also called Spathulate Lachnocapsa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mustard family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran. It grows in dry, rocky places, often on limestone, at elevations of 500–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lachnocapsa spathulata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. The leaves are edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish. The flowers can also be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lachnocapsa spathulata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and weak.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachnocapsa spathulata is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed sowing in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lachnocapsa spathulata

Lachnocapsa spathulata is native to Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Species in the Lachnocapsa 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,

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