Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & Buhse) Botsch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 57: 1038 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218074
Common Names
- Hairy Strigosella
- Strigosella trichocarpa
- Strigosella
Description
Strigosella trichocarpa (also called Hairy-fruited Strigosella, 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
Strigosella trichocarpa 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
Strigosella trichocarpa has white flowers with four petals and a long pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strigosella trichocarpa is a short-lived perennial that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and keep the soil moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Strigosella trichocarpa
Strigosella trichocarpa can be found in Central Asia.
Strigosella trichocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strigosella trichocarpa?
Strigosella trichocarpa
What is the family of Strigosella trichocarpa?
Brassicaceae
Where is Strigosella trichocarpa native to?
Brazil
Species in the Strigosella genus
Strigosella africana,
Strigosella brevipes,
Strigosella hispida,
Strigosella longipetala,
Strigosella scorpioides,
Strigosella toppinii,
Strigosella cabulica,
Strigosella myrzakulovii,
Strigosella behboudiana,
Strigosella circinata,
Strigosella grandiflora,
Strigosella hyrcanica,
Strigosella intermedia,
Strigosella latifolia,
Strigosella leptopoda,
Strigosella malacotricha,
Strigosella spryginioides,
Strigosella stenopetala,
Strigosella strigosa,
Strigosella tadzhikistanica,
Strigosella tenuissima,
Strigosella trichocarpa,
Strigosella turkestanica,
Strigosella vvedenskyi,
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,