Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 118 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216845
Description
Thysanocarpus laciniatus (also called Laciniate Thysanocarpus, 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
Thysanocarpus laciniatus has no known non-medical uses.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Thysanocarpus laciniatus var. hitchcockii Munz
Thysanocarpus laciniatus var. rigidus Munz
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thysanocarpus laciniatus has small yellow flowers with five 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thysanocarpus laciniatus is a small, perennial herb that is native to California. 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 Thysanocarpus laciniatus
Thysanocarpus laciniatus can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.
Thysanocarpus laciniatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thysanocarpus laciniatus?
Thysanocarpus laciniatus
What is the common name of Thysanocarpus laciniatus?
Laciniate Thysanocarpus
What is the family of Thysanocarpus laciniatus?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Thysanocarpus 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,