Status:
valid
Authors:
Botsch. & Vved.
Source:
tro
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Zool. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. 13: 9 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217986
Common Names
- Shrubby Rhammatophyllum
- Rhammatophyllum frutex
- Shrubby Rhammatophyllum
Description
Rhammatophyllum frutex (also called Shrubby Rhammatophyllum, 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 yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rhammatophyllum frutex is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhammatophyllum frutex has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhammatophyllum frutex 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 Rhammatophyllum frutex
Rhammatophyllum frutex can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Rhammatophyllum frutex FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhammatophyllum frutex?
Rhammatophyllum frutex
What type of plant is Rhammatophyllum frutex?
A shrub
Where is Rhammatophyllum frutex native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Rhammatophyllum genus
Rhammatophyllum fruticulosum,
Rhammatophyllum frutex,
Rhammatophyllum pachyrrhizum,
Rhammatophyllum erysimoides,
Rhammatophyllum gaudanense,
Rhammatophyllum ghoranum,
Rhammatophyllum kamelinii,
Rhammatophyllum pseudoparrya,
Rhammatophyllum flexuosum,
Rhammatophyllum afghanicum,
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,