Status:
valid
Authors:
Heenan
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 47: 159 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744376
Common Names
- Pachycladon Fasciarium
- Pachycladon
- Fasciarium
Description
Pachycladon fasciarium (also called Banded Pachycladon, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pachycladon fasciarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers have a pleasant scent and can be used to make herbal teas and infusions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pachycladon fasciarium has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachycladon fasciarium is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Pachycladon fasciarium
Pachycladon fasciarium can be found in Central and South America.
Pachycladon fasciarium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachycladon fasciarium?
Pachycladon fasciarium
What is the common name of Pachycladon fasciarium?
Fasciarium Pachycladon
What is the natural habitat of Pachycladon fasciarium?
Found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico
Species in the Pachycladon genus
Pachycladon crenatum,
Pachycladon fasciarium,
Pachycladon crenata,
Pachycladon cheesemanii,
Pachycladon exile,
Pachycladon wallii,
Pachycladon fastigiatum,
Pachycladon stellatum,
Pachycladon enysii,
Pachycladon latisiliquum,
Pachycladon radicatum,
Pachycladon novae-zelandiae,
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,