Status:
valid
Authors:
(Michx.) Britton
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 5: 171 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216674
Common Names
- Leavenworthia uniflora
- Oneflower Gladecress
- Oneflower Mustard
Description
Leavenworthia uniflora (also called One-flowered Leavenworthia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the western United States. It is a low-growing plant with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas, such as meadows and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Leavenworthia uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leavenworthia uniflora has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leavenworthia uniflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny position.
Where to Find Leavenworthia uniflora
Leavenworthia uniflora is native to North America and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils, such as in the United States and Canada.
Leavenworthia uniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leavenworthia uniflora?
Leavenworthia uniflora
What is the common name of Leavenworthia uniflora?
One-flowered Leavenworthia
What is the habitat of Leavenworthia uniflora?
It is found in dry, open places, often in disturbed areas.
Species in the Leavenworthia genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
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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,