Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
fenestratus
ID:
1218131

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) J.T.Howell

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 9: 184 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217469



Common Names

  • Fenestrate Jewelflower
  • Streptanthus fenestratus
  • Fenestrate Jewel-flower


Searching for Streptanthus fenestratus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Streptanthus fenestratus (also called Window 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 fenestratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Streptanthus fenestratus has yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Streptanthus fenestratus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Streptanthus fenestratus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Streptanthus fenestratus

Streptanthus fenestratus can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4102868: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
John Thomas Howell (1903-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Howell' in the authors string.