Smelowskia americana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
1242638
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 29: 239 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241976
Common Names
- American Smelowskia
- American Smelowskias
- Smelowskia americana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smelowskia americana (also called American Smelowskia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to China and is found in moist forests, thickets, and grassy slopes at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Smelowskia americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Smelowskia americana has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smelowskia americana is an evergreen perennial that is easily cultivated. It can be propagated by seeds or by division of the rootstock. When propagating by seeds, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until the seeds germinate. When propagating by division, the rootstock should be divided into sections and each section should be planted in a well-draining, sterile medium.
Where to Find Smelowskia americana
Smelowskia americana can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Smelowskia americana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smelowskia americana?
Smelowskia americana
What type of plant is Smelowskia americana?
Smelowskia americana is a flowering plant species.
Where is Smelowskia americana found?
Smelowskia americana is found in the United States.
Species in the Smelowskia genus
Smelowskia ovalis, Smelowskia micrantha, Smelowskia flavissima, Smelowskia mongolica, Smelowskia bartholomewii, Smelowskia czukotica, Smelowskia furcata, Smelowskia heishuiensis, Smelowskia jacutica, Smelowskia sophiifolia, Smelowskia alba, Smelowskia borealis, Smelowskia calycina, Smelowskia pyriformis, Smelowskia porsildii, Smelowskia bifurcata, Smelowskia parryoides, Smelowskia altaica, Smelowskia inopinata, Smelowskia pectinata, Smelowskia annua, Smelowskia tibetica, Smelowskia americana, Smelowskia sisymbrioides, Smelowskia johnsonii, Smelowskia media,
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-50116493: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.