Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
brachycarpum
ID:
1219089

Status:
valid

Authors:
Botsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 44: 1485 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218427



Common Names

  • Short-fruited Microstigma
  • Microstigma brachycarpum
  • Microstigma


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Description

Microstigma brachycarpum (also called Dwarf-flowered Microstigma, 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

Microstigma brachycarpum 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

Microstigma brachycarpum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microstigma brachycarpum is an annual herb that is native to Yunnan, China. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Microstigma brachycarpum

Microstigma brachycarpum can be found in the mountains of western China.

Microstigma brachycarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microstigma brachycarpum?

Microstigma brachycarpum

What is the common name of Microstigma brachycarpum?

Short-Fruited Microstigma

Where is Microstigma brachycarpum native to?

Central America

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