Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
tro
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Erythea 4: 173 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244788
Common Names
- Stanleya bipinnata
- Bipinnate Stanleya
- Bipinnate False Broom
Description
Stanleya bipinnata (also called Bipinnate Stanleya, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb found in western North America. It grows in dry, open places and has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are pinnately divided and have a serrated margin.
Uses & Benefits
Stanleya bipinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a groundcover in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stanleya bipinnata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stanleya bipinnata is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Stanleya bipinnata
Stanleya bipinnata is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas.
Stanleya bipinnata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stanleya bipinnata?
Stanleya bipinnata
What is the common name of Stanleya bipinnata?
Prince's Plume
What is the natural habitat of Stanleya bipinnata?
Dry, rocky hillsides in the western United States
Species in the Stanleya genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
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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,