Status:
valid
Authors:
(Botsch.) Al-Shehbaz & O.Appel
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 3 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264839
Common Names
- Rhammatophyllum Kamelinii
- Kamelinii Rhammatophyllum
- Kamelinii Rhammatophyllum Tree
Description
Rhammatophyllum kamelinii (also called Kamelin's rhammatophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Central Asia. It is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhammatophyllum kamelinii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rhammatophyllum kamelinii are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhammatophyllum kamelinii can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be grown in a warm environment with plenty of light. Once established, the plants can be transplanted into the garden or a larger container.
Where to Find Rhammatophyllum kamelinii
Rhammatophyllum kamelinii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Rhammatophyllum kamelinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhammatophyllum kamelinii?
Rhammatophyllum kamelinii
What is the common name of Rhammatophyllum kamelinii?
Kamelin's Rhammatophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Rhammatophyllum kamelinii?
Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides
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,
References
Oliver Appel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Appel' in the authors string.