Status:
valid
Authors:
Lipsky
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 18: 8 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217922
Common Names
- Peltaria turkmena
- Turkmena Peltaria
- Turkmena
Description
Peltaria turkmena (also called Peltaria, among many other common names) is a small, annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Peltaria turkmena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peltaria turkmena has yellow flowers with four petals and a long, thin seedpod. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peltaria turkmena is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Peltaria turkmena
Peltaria turkmena is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the wild in Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.
Peltaria turkmena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peltaria turkmena?
Peltaria turkmena
What type of plant is Peltaria turkmena?
A perennial herb
Where is Peltaria turkmena native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Peltaria genus
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,