Status:
valid
Authors:
O.E.Schulz
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. (Engler) Crucif.-Sisymbr. 266 (1924).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037172
Common Names
- Pachymitus cardaminoides
- Cardaminoides Pachymitus
- Cardaminoides Pachymitus Grass
Description
Pachymitus cardaminoides (also called Cardaminoides Pachymitus, 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
Pachymitus cardaminoides 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 Pachymitus cardaminoides 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
Pachymitus cardaminoides 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 Pachymitus cardaminoides
Pachymitus cardaminoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with sandy soils.
Species in the Pachymitus genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
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Abdra aprica,
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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,