Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
inflata
ID:
1266911

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rollins & E.A.Shaw) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12(3): 324. 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266249



Common Names

  • Inflated Bladderpod
  • Inflated Twinpod
  • Inflated Physaria


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Description

Physaria inflata (also called Inflated Bladderpod, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Physaria inflata is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Physaria inflata has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physaria inflata is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the fall.

Where to Find Physaria inflata

Physaria inflata can be found in the Rocky Mountains of the United States and Canada.

Physaria inflata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Physaria inflata?

Physaria inflata

What is the common name of Physaria inflata?

Inflated bladderpod

What is the natural habitat of Physaria inflata?

Dry, rocky slopes and limestone outcrops in the Chihuahuan Desert

Species in the Physaria genus

Physaria didymocarpa, Physaria mendocina, Physaria vigana, Physaria neeseae, Physaria okanensis, Physaria densifolia, Physaria integrifola, Physaria acutifolia, Physaria alpestris, Physaria geyeri, Physaria oregona, Physaria chambersii, Physaria brassicoides, Physaria saximontana, Physaria dornii, Physaria obcordata, Physaria alpina, Physaria eburniflora, Physaria lepidota, Physaria newberryi, Physaria floribunda, Physaria vitulifera, Physaria condensata, Physaria bellii, Physaria rollinsii, Physaria cordiformis, Physaria montana, Physaria grahamii, Physaria angustifolia, Physaria arenosa, Physaria argentea, Physaria argyraea, Physaria arizonica, Physaria aurea, Physaria berlandieri, Physaria calcicola, Physaria calderi, Physaria carinata, Physaria cinerea, Physaria congesta, Physaria densiflora, Physaria douglasii, Physaria engelmannii, Physaria fendleri, Physaria filiformis, Physaria fremontii, Physaria garrettii, Physaria globosa, Physaria gooddingii, Physaria gordonii,

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-50221321: Based on the initial data import
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.
Steve Lawrence O'Kane (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Kane' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Anne Shaw (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Shaw' in the authors string.