Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
watsonii
ID:
1037383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 57: 168 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036721



Common Names

  • Pegaeophyton watsonii
  • Pegaeophyton
  • Watsonii


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Description

Pegaeophyton watsonii (also called Watson's Pegaeophyton, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves with toothed margins and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pegaeophyton watsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Pegaeophyton watsonii is yellow, with four petals and four sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened oval. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pegaeophyton watsonii is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Central Asia. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Pegaeophyton watsonii

Pegaeophyton watsonii is native to the Caribbean region, from Cuba to Jamaica.

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