Status:
valid
Authors:
Kruckeb. & J.L.Morrison
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Madroño 30: 230 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216415
Common Names
- Streptanthus drepanoides
- Sicklepod Jewelflower
- Jewelflower
Description
Streptanthus drepanoides (also called Sickle-Fruited Streptanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has a thin stem and is covered in small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Streptanthus drepanoides is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as an edging plant. It can also be used in hanging baskets and window boxes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Streptanthus drepanoides is small and white, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Where to Find Streptanthus drepanoides
Streptanthus drepanoides can be found in the Himalayas, in India and Nepal.
Streptanthus drepanoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Streptanthus drepanoides?
Streptanthus drepanoides
What is the family of Streptanthus drepanoides?
Brassicaceae
What is the common name of Streptanthus drepanoides?
Sicklepod jewelflower
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,