Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) Rollins
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 206: 12 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262883
Common Names
- Thelypodiopsis wootonii
- Wootonii Thelypodiopsis
- Wootonii Thelypodiopsi
Description
Thelypodiopsis wootonii (also called 'Wooton's Thelypodiopsis', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has small, yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy areas and is often found in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Thelypodiopsis wootonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thelypodiopsis wootonii is a yellow-green in colour and has a star-shaped form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thelypodiopsis wootonii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in a clump and can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Sow seed in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Thelypodiopsis wootonii
Thelypodiopsis wootonii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry and open habitats, such as chaparral, grassland, and open woodlands.
Thelypodiopsis wootonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelypodiopsis wootonii?
Thelypodiopsis wootonii
What is the common name of Thelypodiopsis wootonii?
Wooton's Thelypodiopsis
What is the natural habitat of Thelypodiopsis wootonii?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in the southwestern United States.
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,