Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
alatum
ID:
1037687

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.M.Black) E.A.Shaw

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 205: !59 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037025



Common Names

  • Microlepidium alatum
  • Alatum Microlepidium
  • Alatum Plant


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Description

Microlepidium alatum (also called Winged Microlepidium, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with yellow flowers. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush flats, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Microlepidium alatum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microlepidium alatum has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microlepidium alatum is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate in any well-drained soil. Propagation is done by sowing seeds in the spring. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned out to avoid overcrowding.

Where to Find Microlepidium alatum

Microlepidium alatum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Microlepidium 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100358784: Based on the initial data import
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Anne Shaw (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Shaw' in the authors string.