Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
violaceus
ID:
1218226

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) O.E.Schulz

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 119: 56 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217564



Common Names

  • Violet Mustard
  • Orychophragmus Violaceus
  • Chinese Violet Mustard


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Description

Orychophragmus violaceus (also called Violet Orychophragmus, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It has white flowers and is native to the Middle East. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky places, and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Orychophragmus violaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orychophragmus violaceus has purple flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orychophragmus violaceus is an annual herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position. It is not frost tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Orychophragmus violaceus

Orychophragmus violaceus can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Orychophragmus violaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orychophragmus violaceus?

Orychophragmus violaceus

What is the common name of Orychophragmus violaceus?

Violet Orychophragmus

What is the natural habitat of Orychophragmus violaceus?

Mountain slopes of 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4103131: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.