Pennellia micrantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
1217411
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nieuwl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 5: 224 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216749
Common Names
- Small-Flowered Pennellia
- Small-Flowered Pennell's Catchfly
- Pennell's Catchfly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pennellia micrantha (also called Small-flowered Pennellia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the western United States. It is a low-growing plant with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas, such as meadows and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pennellia micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pennellia micrantha has small white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pennellia micrantha is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pennellia micrantha
Pennellia micrantha is native to North America and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils, such as in the United States and Canada.
Pennellia micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pennellia micrantha?
Pennellia micrantha
What is the common name of Pennellia micrantha?
Small-flowered Mustard
What is the habitat of Pennellia micrantha?
It is found in dry, open places, often in disturbed areas.
Species in the Pennellia 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4101412: Based on the initial data import
Julius Arthur Nieuwland (1878-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nieuwl.' in the authors string.