Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
microsperma
ID:
1262091

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rollins) R.A.Price, C.D.Bailey & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 11(3): 339. 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261429

Common Names

  • Pennellia Microsperma
  • Smallseed Pennellia
  • Smallseed-Fruited Pennellia

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Description

Pennellia microsperma (also called Small-seeded Pennellia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pennellia microsperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pennellia microsperma are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pennellia microsperma can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Pennellia microsperma

Pennellia microsperma can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Pennellia microsperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pennellia microsperma?

Pennellia microsperma

What is the natural habitat of Pennellia microsperma?

It is native to South America.

What is the size of Pennellia microsperma?

It grows up to 1 meter in height.

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-50198943: Based on the initial data import
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Robert A. Price (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Price' in the authors string.
C. Donovan Bailey (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Bailey' in the authors string.