Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
friesii
ID:
1321806

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.E.Schulz) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 950 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334260



Common Names

  • Petroravenia friesii
  • Fries' Petroravenia
  • Fries' Petroravenia Herb


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Description

Petroravenia friesii (also called Fries' Petroravenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial with linear-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Petroravenia friesii is used as a dye and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petroravenia friesii is a yellowish-green color, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petroravenia friesii 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-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Petroravenia friesii

Petroravenia friesii is native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It can be found in the wild in the fynbos region, and is also widely cultivated.

Petroravenia friesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petroravenia friesii?

Petroravenia friesii

What type of plant is Petroravenia friesii?

It is a shrub

Where does Petroravenia friesii grow?

It is native to South America

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

Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.