Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
brevipes
ID:
380950

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kar. & Kir.) Hedge & J.Léonard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 56: 393 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380282



Common Names

  • Brevipes Neotorularia
  • Neotorularia Brevipes
  • Short-Stemmed Neotorularia


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Synonyms

  • Malcolmia brevipes Boiss. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium brevipes Kar. & Kir. [unknown]
  • Dichasianthus brevipes (Kar. & Kir.) Soják [unknown]
  • Fedtschenkoa brevipes (Kar. & Kir.) F.Dvořák [unknown]
  • Hesperidopsis brevipes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Torularia brevipes O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Hesperis brevipes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Torularia brevipes leiocarpa O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Neotorularia brevipes (also called Short-stalked Neotorularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has long, thin stems and long, narrow leaves that form a rosette. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Neotorularia brevipes is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neotorularia brevipes is a small, yellow-green inflorescence, which is surrounded by a papery bract. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neotorularia brevipes is a shrub that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated in spring or summer and should be planted in a sunny spot. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Neotorularia brevipes

Neotorularia brevipes is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady areas.

Neotorularia brevipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neotorularia brevipes?

Neotorularia brevipes

What is the common name of Neotorularia brevipes?

Brevipes neotorularia

What is the natural habitat of Neotorularia brevipes?

It is native to Central Asia

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-2380953: Based on the initial data import
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.