Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
texanum
ID:
1217504

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cory) Rollins

Source:
tro

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 3: 371 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216842



Common Names

  • Thelypodium texanum
  • Texas Thelypody
  • Texas False-rocket


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Description

Thelypodium texanum (also called Texas Thelypodium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and open woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thelypodium texanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thelypodium texanum has small white flowers with four 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thelypodium texanum is a small, perennial herb that is native to Texas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants will tolerate dry conditions. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Thelypodium texanum

Thelypodium texanum can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.

Thelypodium texanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thelypodium texanum?

Thelypodium texanum

What is the common name of Thelypodium texanum?

Texas Thelypodium

What is the family of Thelypodium texanum?

Brassicaceae

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-4101521: Based on the initial data import
Victor Louis Cory (1880-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cory' in the authors string.
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.