Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
erraticum
ID:
1332774

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jord.) T.Ali & Thines

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 93 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345228



Common Names

  • Microthlaspi Erraticum
  • Erraticum Microthlaspi
  • Microthlaspi Plant


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Description

Microthlaspi erraticum (also called Erratics Mouse-ear, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Microthlaspi erraticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Microthlaspi erraticum are yellow and have three petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microthlaspi erraticum is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Microthlaspi erraticum

Microthlaspi erraticum can be found in Europe.

Microthlaspi erraticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microthlaspi erraticum?

Microthlaspi erraticum

What type of plant is Microthlaspi erraticum?

It is a species of flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Microthlaspi erraticum?

It is native to 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

Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan (1814-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jord.' in the authors string.
Tahir Ali: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Ali' in the authors string.
Marco Thines: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thines' in the authors string.