Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
afghanica
ID:
1037314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Botsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1966: 131 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036652



Common Names

  • Spryginia afghanica
  • Spryginia
  • Afghanica


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Description

Spryginia afghanica (also called Afghan Spryginia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is an annual herb with a simple stem and a few branches. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and entire. The flowers are white or pink and the fruits are silicles. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Spryginia afghanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Spryginia afghanica is yellow, with four petals and four sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened oval. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves.

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Where to Find Spryginia afghanica

Spryginia afghanica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

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,

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