Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 34: 432 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216820
Common Names
- Elegans Thelypodiopsis
- Elegans Thelypodiopsis Mustard
- Elegans Mustard
Description
Thelypodiopsis elegans (also called Elegant Thelypodiopsis, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to North America and is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thelypodiopsis elegans has been used for its medicinal properties, including for treating digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has also been used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thelypodiopsis elegans has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thelypodiopsis elegans is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Thelypodiopsis elegans
Thelypodiopsis elegans is native to the western United States. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Thelypodiopsis elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelypodiopsis elegans?
Thelypodiopsis elegans
What is the common name of Thelypodiopsis elegans?
Elegant Thelypodiopsis
What is the family of Thelypodiopsis elegans?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Thelypodiopsis genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
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Aethionema alanyae,
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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,