Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
acanthocarpum
ID:
1217855

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217193



Common Names

  • Sterigmostemum acanthocarpum
  • Spiny-fruited Sterigmostemum
  • Spiny-fruited Mustard


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Description

Sterigmostemum acanthocarpum (also called Prickly-fruited sterigmostemum, 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 prickly-fruited texture. It grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Sterigmostemum acanthocarpum 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 Sterigmostemum acanthocarpum 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

Sterigmostemum acanthocarpum 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 Sterigmostemum acanthocarpum

Sterigmostemum acanthocarpum is native to Europe 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-4102228: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.