Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
litorale
ID:
510764

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 44: 355 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510096



Common Names

  • Polypsecadium Litorale
  • Litorale Polypsecadium
  • Polypsecadium


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Synonyms

  • Sisymbrium litorale Phil. [unknown]
  • Hesperis littoralis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium litorale litorale [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium litorale virgatum O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Hesperis litoralis Kuntze [deprecated]

Description

Polypsecadium litorale (also called Littoral Polypsecadium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Thailand. It has a slender stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polypsecadium litorale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polypsecadium litorale has white flowers with yellow centres and a sweet scent. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polypsecadium litorale can be propagated by seed or by division. To cultivate this plant, it should be grown in a moist, well-draining soil in full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Polypsecadium litorale

Polypsecadium litorale can be found in the temperate forests of Central and South America.

Polypsecadium litorale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polypsecadium litorale?

Polypsecadium litorale

What type of plant is Polypsecadium litorale?

It is an evergreen shrub

Where is Polypsecadium litorale found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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 kew-2608325: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.