Status:
valid
Authors:
O.E.Schulz
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(86): 199 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037083
Common Names
- Pycnoplinthus uniflora
- One-flowered Pycnoplinthus
- One-flowered Pycnoplinthus Grass
Description
Pycnoplinthus uniflora (also called One-flowered Pycnoplinthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed habitats. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a flowering stem with small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnoplinthus uniflora is a plant that is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pycnoplinthus uniflora has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pycnoplinthus uniflora is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is a low-growing plant that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Pycnoplinthus uniflora
Pycnoplinthus uniflora is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Species in the Pycnoplinthus 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,