Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
uniflorus
ID:
1219116

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) O.E.Schulz

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(86): 199 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218454



Common Names

  • One-flowered Pycnoplinthus
  • Pycnoplinthus uniflorus
  • Pycnoplinthus


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Description

Pycnoplinthus uniflorus (also called Pycnoplinthus, among many other common names) is an 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

Pycnoplinthus uniflorus 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

Pycnoplinthus uniflorus 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

Pycnoplinthus uniflorus 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 Pycnoplinthus uniflorus

Pycnoplinthus uniflorus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Pycnoplinthus uniflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnoplinthus uniflorus?

Pycnoplinthus uniflorus

What is the common name of Pycnoplinthus uniflorus?

One-Flowered Pycnoplinthus

Where is Pycnoplinthus uniflorus native to?

Central America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4105763: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.