Status:
valid
Authors:
Cory
Source:
tro
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 45: 259 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217491
Common Names
- Cutler's Streptanthus
- Cutler Streptanthus
- Streptanthus cutleri
Description
Streptanthus cutleri (also called Cutler's Streptanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Streptanthus cutleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Streptanthus cutleri has yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Streptanthus cutleri is an annual herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position. It is not frost tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Streptanthus cutleri
Streptanthus cutleri can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah.
Species in the Streptanthus genus
Streptanthus lemmonii,
Streptanthus oblanceolatus,
Streptanthus vimineus,
Streptanthus carinatus,
Streptanthus drepanoides,
Streptanthus insignis,
Streptanthus cordatus,
Streptanthus barbatus,
Streptanthus barbiger,
Streptanthus batrachopus,
Streptanthus bernardinus,
Streptanthus brachiatus,
Streptanthus bracteatus,
Streptanthus breweri,
Streptanthus callistus,
Streptanthus campestris,
Streptanthus oliganthus,
Streptanthus platycarpus,
Streptanthus polygaloides,
Streptanthus squamiformis,
Streptanthus tortuosus,
Streptanthus howellii,
Streptanthus gracilis,
Streptanthus hesperidis,
Streptanthus glandulosus,
Streptanthus hispidus,
Streptanthus heterophyllus,
Streptanthus diversifolius,
Streptanthus morrisonii,
Streptanthus fenestratus,
Streptanthus farnsworthianus,
Streptanthus hyacinthoides,
Streptanthus maculatus,
Streptanthus cutleri,
Streptanthus longirostris,
Streptanthus coulteri,
Streptanthus anceps,
Streptanthus lasiophyllus,
Streptanthus petiolaris,
Streptanthus crassicaulis,
Streptanthus flavescens,
Streptanthus glaucus,
Streptanthus simulans,
Streptanthus longisiliquus,
Streptanthus vernalis,
Streptanthus barnebyi,
Streptanthus hammittii,
Streptanthus purpureus,
Streptanthus cooperi,
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,