Status:
valid
Authors:
(Carse) Heenan & A.D.Mitch.
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 40: 558 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037156
Common Names
- Pachycladon wallii
- Wall's Pachycladon
- Wall's Pachycladon Grass
Description
Pachycladon wallii (also called Wall's Pachycladon, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed habitats. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a flowering stem with small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pachycladon wallii is a plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a natural fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pachycladon wallii are yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachycladon wallii is an annual plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from seed. Plant in well-draining soil and water regularly during the growing season. Place in a sunny location for best results.
Where to Find Pachycladon wallii
Pachycladon wallii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with rocky soils.
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,
References
Anthony D. Mitchell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.D.Mitch.' in the authors string.