Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cheiranthoides
ID:
1218721

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 210 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218059



Common Names

  • Stevenia cheiranthoides
  • Woolly Stevenia
  • Woolly-leaved Stevenia


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Description

Stevenia cheiranthoides (also called Cheiranthoid Stevenia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to East Asia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevenia cheiranthoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevenia cheiranthoides has white flowers with four petals and a long pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Stevenia cheiranthoides is best done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be thinned out as they grow. Propagation can also be done by division of the clumps in spring.

Where to Find Stevenia cheiranthoides

Stevenia cheiranthoides can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams in Europe and North America.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

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