Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
caerulescens
ID:
411551

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Presl & C.Presl

Source:
cmp

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cech. 133.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410883



Common Names

  • Thlaspi Caerulescens
  • Blue Thlaspi
  • Azure Thlaspi


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Synonyms

  • Noccaea occitanica (Jord.) F.K.Mey. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi huteri Kerner [unknown]
  • Thlaspi alpestre L. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi sylvestre oligospermum Merino [unknown]
  • Thlaspi alpestre sylvestre (Jord.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi perfoliatum alpestre L. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi cochleariforme griffithianum (Boiss.) Jafri [unknown]

Description

Thlaspi caerulescens (also called 'Blue Thlaspi', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in dry areas, such as deserts and rocky slopes, at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Thlaspi caerulescens is an ornamental plant, used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thlaspi caerulescens sub. calaminare (Lej.) Dvořáková
Thlaspi caerulescens sub. tatrense (Zapał.) Dvořáková
Thlaspi caerulescens sub. virens (Jord.) M.Lainz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thlaspi caerulescens are small and white. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thlaspi caerulescens can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Thlaspi caerulescens

Thlaspi caerulescens can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Thlaspi caerulescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thlaspi caerulescens?

Thlaspi caerulescens

What is the common name of Thlaspi caerulescens?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Thlaspi caerulescens?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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 kew-2437636: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Jan Svatopluk Presl (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Presl' in the authors string.