Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
pinnatifida
ID:
370241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Rothm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1939: 469 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369573



Common Names

  • Murbeckiella pinnatifida
  • Pinnate-leaved Murbeckiella
  • Pinnate-leaved Water-starwort


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Synonyms

  • Phryne pinnatifida Bubani [unknown]
  • Phryne peyrousiana Bubani [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium pinnatifidum DC. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium peyrousianum Nyman [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium lapeyrouseanum Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium dentatum All. [unknown]
  • Arabidopsis dentata Dalla Torre [unknown]
  • Arabidopsis pinnatifida Rupr. [unknown]
  • Arabis dentata Clairv. [unknown]
  • Arabis pinnatifida Lam. [unknown]
  • Braya dentata Dalla Torre [unknown]
  • Braya lapeyrouseana (Rouy & Foucaud) Bonnier [unknown]
  • Braya pinnatifida W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Descurainia peyrusiana Des Moul. [unknown]
  • Descurainia pinnatifida Webb [unknown]
  • Erysimum dentatum Calest. [unknown]
  • Murbeckiella pinnatifida pinnatifida [unknown]
  • Stenophragma pinnatifidum Prantl [unknown]

Description

Murbeckiella pinnatifida (also called Pinnatifid Murbeckiella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a creeping rhizome, and its stems are triangular in cross-section. Its leaves are linear, and its inflorescences are composed of many spikelets. It grows in moist soils, along streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Murbeckiella pinnatifida is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and kidney diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Murbeckiella pinnatifida has small, white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with several small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murbeckiella pinnatifida is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils. It should be grown in a sunny location and watered sparingly. Propagation is done by seed or by division.

Where to Find Murbeckiella pinnatifida

Murbeckiella pinnatifida is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Murbeckiella pinnatifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Murbeckiella pinnatifida?

Murbeckiella pinnatifida

What is the common name of Murbeckiella pinnatifida?

Pinnatifida murbeckiella

What is the growth rate of Murbeckiella pinnatifida?

Slow

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 kew-2360434: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.