Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Icon. Fl. Germ. Helv. (H.G.L. Reichenbach) 2: 3, t. 6. 1837 : see T. stilosum
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407411
Common Names
- Stylosum Thlaspi
- Stylosum Pennycress
- Stylosum Thlaspium
Synonyms
- Noccaea stylosa Rchb. [unknown]
- Cruciundula minima Raf. [unknown]
- Hutchinsia stylosa DC. [unknown]
- Iberis stylosa Ten. [unknown]
Description
Thlaspi stylosum (also called Stylo Thlaspi, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small white flowers and prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thlaspi stylosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thlaspi stylosum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thlaspi stylosum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. For cultivation, it prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is also drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Thlaspi stylosum
Thlaspi stylosum is native to the Mediterranean region.
Thlaspi stylosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thlaspi stylosum?
Thlaspi stylosum
What is the common name of Thlaspi stylosum?
Stylosum Violet
What is the natural habitat of Thlaspi stylosum?
Tropical forests of South America
Species in the Thlaspi genus
Thlaspi macranthum,
Thlaspi stylosum,
Thlaspi brevistylum,
Thlaspi bulbosum,
Thlaspi arvense,
Thlaspi caerulescens,
Thlaspi ceratocarpon,
Thlaspi hastulatum,
Thlaspi kochianum,
Thlaspi roseolum,
Thlaspi syriacum,
Thlaspi inhumile,
Thlaspi cilicicum,
Thlaspi oxyceras,
Thlaspi armenum,
Thlaspi somkheticum,
Thlaspi ceratocarpum,
Thlaspi huetii,
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,