Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hablizl) Botsch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 61: 1440 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217928
Common Names
- Physoptychis caspica
- Caspica Physoptychis
- Caspica
Description
Physoptychis caspica (also called Physoptychis, among many other common names) is a small, annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Physoptychis caspica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Physoptychis caspica has yellow flowers with four petals and a long, thin seedpod. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Where to Find Physoptychis caspica
Physoptychis caspica is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the wild in Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.
Physoptychis caspica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Physoptychis caspica?
Physoptychis caspica
What type of plant is Physoptychis caspica?
A perennial herb
Where is Physoptychis caspica native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Physoptychis 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,