Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
porsildii
ID:
1217852

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.H.Drury & Rollins) Jurtzev

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 6: 309. 1970

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217190



Common Names

  • Smelowskia porsildii
  • Porsild's Smelowskia
  • Porsild's Mustard


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Description

Smelowskia porsildii (also called Porsild's smelowskia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are white or pink and have a Porsild's texture. It grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Smelowskia porsildii is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value. It is also used as a food source and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smelowskia porsildii is yellow with four petals and four stamens. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smelowskia porsildii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Smelowskia porsildii

Smelowskia porsildii is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

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-4102225: Based on the initial data import
Boris Yurtsev (1932-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jurtzev' in the authors string.
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.
William Holland Drury (1921-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Drury' in the authors string.