Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
media
ID:
1281701

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Drury & Rollins) Velichkin

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 64: 167 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281039



Common Names

  • Smelowskia media
  • Smelowskia
  • Media


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Description

Smelowskia media (also called Medium Smelowskia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in open grasslands, desert scrub, and dry washes.

Uses & Benefits

Smelowskia media has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and its leaves are used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smelowskia media is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smelowskia media is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be kept moist until they germinate, which usually takes about 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Smelowskia media

Smelowskia media is native to Russia and can be found in the taiga forests of the country.

Smelowskia media FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smelowskia media?

Smelowskia media

Where is Smelowskia media native to?

Central Asia

What type of plant is Smelowskia media?

Perennial

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-50311571: Based on the initial data import
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.
Heber Drury (1819-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drury' in the authors string.
E.M. Velichkin (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velichkin' in the authors string.