Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cornutum
ID:
1219110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaertn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 2: 291 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218448



Common Names

  • Horned Pugionium
  • Pugionium cornutum
  • Pugionium


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Description

Pugionium cornutum (also called Pugionium, 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

Pugionium cornutum is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, as a source of oil for cooking and cosmetics, and as a salad green.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pugionium cornutum has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pugionium cornutum is an annual herb that is native to Yunnan, China. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pugionium cornutum

Pugionium cornutum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Pugionium cornutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pugionium cornutum?

Pugionium cornutum

What is the common name of Pugionium cornutum?

Horned Pugionium

Where is Pugionium cornutum native to?

Central 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