Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.M.Tan & J.M.Xu
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 36: 547 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247861
Common Names
- Orychophragmus diffusus
- Diffusus Orychophragmus
- Orychophragmus Diffusus
Description
Orychophragmus diffusus (also called Diffuse orychophragmus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to China and is found in grasslands, forests, and along streams. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Orychophragmus diffusus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orychophragmus diffusus has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orychophragmus diffusus is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Orychophragmus diffusus
Orychophragmus diffusus is native to Yunnan province in China.
Orychophragmus diffusus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orychophragmus diffusus?
Orychophragmus diffusus
What is the common name of Orychophragmus diffusus?
Diffuse Orychophragmus
What is the natural habitat of Orychophragmus diffusus?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Orychophragmus 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
Jie Mei Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Xu' in the authors string.
Zhong Ming Tan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.M.Tan' in the authors string.