Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
lechleri
ID:
508422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Al-Shehbaz & C.D.Bailey

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 32: 153 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507754

Common Names

  • Pennellia lechleri
  • Lechleri Pennellia
  • Pennellia

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Synonyms

  • Pennellia petraea (Phil.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium petraeum Phil. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium lechleri E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Stenodraba fastigiata (Phil.) Ravenna [unknown]
  • Stenodraba glareosa Ravenna [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium fastigiatum Phil. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium caespitosum Phil. [unknown]
  • Hesperis lechleri Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hesperis petraea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium stenophyllum Gillies [unknown]
  • Stenodraba lechlerii (E.Fourn.) Ravenna [unknown]
  • Heterothrix petraea O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Weberbauera lechleri (E.Fourn.) Al-Shehbaz [unknown]

Description

Pennellia lechleri (also called Lechler's Pennellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Pennellia lechleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pennellia lechleri is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a green stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pennellia lechleri is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers a warm, dry environment and should be grown in a well-draining, organic-rich soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and kept in a warm, dry environment to ensure successful rooting.

Where to Find Pennellia lechleri

Pennellia lechleri can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Pennellia lechleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pennellia lechleri?

Pennellia lechleri

What is the natural habitat of Pennellia lechleri?

It is native to Peru.

What are the characteristics of Pennellia lechleri?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2605123: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
C. Donovan Bailey (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Bailey' in the authors string.