Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
kelseyana
ID:
1332656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Windham & Allphin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 40: 1041 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345110

Common Names

  • Kelseyana Boechera
  • Boechera Kelseyana
  • Kelseyana

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Description

Boechera kelseyana (also called Kelsey's Boechera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests. It has leathery, oval leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Boechera kelseyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boechera kelseyana is white or pale pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boechera kelseyana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Boechera kelseyana

Boechera kelseyana is native to Mexico.

Boechera kelseyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boechera kelseyana?

Boechera kelseyana

What is the common name of Boechera kelseyana?

Kelsey's Boechera

What is the native range of Boechera kelseyana?

North America

Species in the Boechera genus

Boechera acutina, Boechera arcuata, Boechera atrorubens, Boechera calderi, Boechera californica, Boechera cascadensis, Boechera consanguinea, Boechera covillei, Boechera depauperata, Boechera drepanoloba, Boechera duchesnensis, Boechera elkoensis, Boechera evadens, Boechera formosa, Boechera gracilenta, Boechera grahamii, Boechera harrisonii, Boechera horizontalis, Boechera howellii, Boechera languida, Boechera lincolnensis, Boechera macounii, Boechera nevadensis, Boechera paddoensis, Boechera pauciflora, Boechera paupercula, Boechera peirsonii, Boechera pendulocarpa, Boechera pinetorum, Boechera polyantha, Boechera porphyrea, Boechera pratincola, Boechera quebecensis, Boechera rollinsiorum, Boechera rubicundula, Boechera saximontana, Boechera serpenticola, Boechera shevockii, Boechera spatifolia, Boechera texana, Boechera tularensis, Boechera ultra-alsa, Boechera villosa, Boechera xylopoda, Boechera beckwithii, Boechera bodiensis, Boechera breweri, Boechera cobrensis, Boechera collinsii, Boechera constancei,

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

Michael D. Windham (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Windham' in the authors string.
Loreen Allphin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allphin' in the authors string.