Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
crassa
ID:
1245347

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rollins

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 206: 10 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244685



Common Names

  • Raphanorhyncha crassa
  • Crass Raphanorhyncha
  • Raphanorhyncha


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Description

Raphanorhyncha crassa (also called Thick-stemmed Raphanorhyncha, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb found in western North America. It grows in dry, open places and has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a toothed margin.

Uses & Benefits

Raphanorhyncha crassa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a groundcover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raphanorhyncha crassa has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raphanorhyncha crassa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance plant that can tolerate drought and is rarely affected by pests or diseases.

Where to Find Raphanorhyncha crassa

Raphanorhyncha crassa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Raphanorhyncha crassa FAQ

What are the common names of Raphanorhyncha crassa?

African Daisy, African Daisy Bush

What is the growth habit of Raphanorhyncha crassa?

It is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What is the best soil type for Raphanorhyncha crassa?

It prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

Species in the Raphanorhyncha 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