Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) D.A.German & Al-Shehbaz
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 334(1): 96. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423304
Common Names
- Sisymbrium leucocladum
- White-stemmed Hedge Mustard
- White-stemmed Sisymbrium
Description
Sisymbrium leucocladum (also called White-stemmed Sisymbrium, among many other common names) is an annual herb species with stems that are usually erect and branched, and leaves that are lanceolate to ovate in shape. It is native to Europe, and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Sisymbrium leucocladum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sisymbrium leucocladum is small and yellow. The seed is a small, light brown nut. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sisymbrium leucocladum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and pH levels.
Where to Find Sisymbrium leucocladum
Sisymbrium leucocladum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Sisymbrium leucocladum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisymbrium leucocladum?
Sisymbrium leucocladum
What is the common name of Sisymbrium leucocladum?
White-stemmed Sisymbrium
What is the natural habitat of Sisymbrium leucocladum?
It is native to western Asia, where it grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other moist sites.
Species in the Sisymbrium genus
Sisymbrium runcinatum,
Sisymbrium polyceratium,
Sisymbrium polymorphum,
Sisymbrium subspinescens,
Sisymbrium volgense,
Sisymbrium septulatum,
Sisymbrium strictissimum,
Sisymbrium irio,
Sisymbrium hispanicum,
Sisymbrium officinale,
Sisymbrium orientale,
Sisymbrium loeselii,
Sisymbrium altissimum,
Sisymbrium assoanum,
Sisymbrium austriacum,
Sisymbrium erysimoides,
Sisymbrium cavanillesianum,
Sisymbrium crassifolium,
Sisymbrium kermanicum,
Sisymbrium afghanicum,
Sisymbrium damascenum,
Sisymbrium dissitiflorum,
Sisymbrium gamosepalum,
Sisymbrium gaubae,
Sisymbrium integerrimum,
Sisymbrium maurum,
Sisymbrium praetermissum,
Sisymbrium reboudianum,
Sisymbrium ekmanii,
Sisymbrium haitiense,
Sisymbrium maximum,
Sisymbrium linearifolium,
Sisymbrium macroloma,
Sisymbrium burchellii,
Sisymbrium capense,
Sisymbrium dissitiflora,
Sisymbrium turczaninowii,
Sisymbrium luteum,
Sisymbrium heteromallum,
Sisymbrium brassiciforme,
Sisymbrium elatum,
Sisymbrium erucastrifolium,
Sisymbrium isfarense,
Sisymbrium lasiocalyx,
Sisymbrium lipskyi,
Sisymbrium yunnanense,
Sisymbrium linifolium,
Sisymbrium adenophorum,
Sisymbrium nepalense,
Sisymbrium pinnatisectum,
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,