Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Fl. Rocky Mts. , ed. 2: 1123 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241036
Common Names
- Thelypodiopsis juniperorum
- Juniperorum Thelypodiopsis
- Juniper Thelypodiopsis
Description
Thelypodiopsis juniperorum (also called Juniper's Thelypodiopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the western United States, where it is found in the Great Basin and Mojave Desert regions. It is an annual herb with small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thelypodiopsis juniperorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Thelypodiopsis juniperorum are small, yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thelypodiopsis juniperorum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Thelypodiopsis juniperorum
Thelypodiopsis juniperorum can be found in western North America, specifically in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.
Thelypodiopsis juniperorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelypodiopsis juniperorum?
Thelypodiopsis juniperorum
What is the common name of Thelypodiopsis juniperorum?
Juniper-like thelypodiopsis
What is the natural habitat of Thelypodiopsis juniperorum?
Dry, sandy or rocky soils in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Thelypodiopsis genus
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,