Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 7: 353 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218424
Common Names
- Many-flowered Megacarpaea
- Megacarpaea polyandra
- Megacarpaea
Description
Megacarpaea polyandra (also called Many-stamened Megacarpaea, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to East Asia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Megacarpaea polyandra is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, as a source of oil for cooking and cosmetics, and as a salad green.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Megacarpaea polyandra has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Megacarpaea polyandra is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and fertile. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Deadhead to encourage new growth and divide the clumps every few years.
Where to Find Megacarpaea polyandra
Megacarpaea polyandra can be found in the mountains of western China.
Megacarpaea polyandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Megacarpaea polyandra?
Megacarpaea polyandra
What is the common name of Megacarpaea polyandra?
Many-Stamened Megacarpaea
Where is Megacarpaea polyandra native to?
Central America
Species in the Megacarpaea 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,