Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 329 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260783
Common Names
- Peltaria angustifolia
- Narrow-Leaved Peltaria
- Narrow-Leaved Woad
Description
Peltaria angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved peltaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to China and is found in deciduous or evergreen forests, scrub and thickets, at elevations of 500–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Peltaria angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peltaria angustifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peltaria angustifolia is a woody plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation can be done through seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Peltaria angustifolia
Peltaria angustifolia is native to Europe.
Species in the Peltaria genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
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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,