Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.A.Mey.) Rupr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7 , 15(2): 97 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217978
Common Names
- Pseudovesicaria digitata
- Digitata Pseudovesicaria
- Digitata
Description
Pseudovesicaria digitata (also called Finger-like Pseudovesicaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It grows in meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudovesicaria digitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudovesicaria digitata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudovesicaria digitata is a short-lived perennial that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and keep the soil moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Pseudovesicaria digitata
Pseudovesicaria digitata is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the wild in Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.
Pseudovesicaria digitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudovesicaria digitata?
Pseudovesicaria digitata
What type of plant is Pseudovesicaria digitata?
A perennial herb
Where is Pseudovesicaria digitata native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Pseudovesicaria 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,