Pycnophyllopsis keraiopetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
keraiopetala
ID:
1244208
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Schriften Vereins Naturk. Unterweser , reimpr., n.s., 7: 22 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243546
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Pycnophyllopsis keraiopetala (also called Keraiopetala Pycnophyllopsis, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to western North America. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, with a maximum height of 1 meter. It has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnophyllopsis keraiopetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pycnophyllopsis keraiopetala has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pycnophyllopsis keraiopetala is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and can be grown in containers or in the garden. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pycnophyllopsis keraiopetala
Pycnophyllopsis keraiopetala can be found in Central America.
Species in the Pycnophyllopsis genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50124882: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.