Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
pedunculosus
ID:
1218232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5: 156 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217570



Common Names

  • Lepidostemon Pedunculosus
  • Giant False Buttonweed
  • False Buttonweed


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Description

Lepidostemon pedunculosus (also called Pedunculate Lepidostemon, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and is native to the Middle East. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky places, and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidostemon pedunculosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidostemon pedunculosus has white flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidostemon pedunculosus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Lepidostemon pedunculosus

Lepidostemon pedunculosus can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Lepidostemon pedunculosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidostemon pedunculosus?

Lepidostemon pedunculosus

What is the common name of Lepidostemon pedunculosus?

Pedunculate Lepidostemon

What is the natural habitat of Lepidostemon pedunculosus?

Mountain slopes of the Mediterranean region

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-4103162: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.