Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
dentata
ID:
1324075

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raf.) P.J.Alexander & Windham

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 203 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336529


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Description

Borodinia dentata (also called Dentata Borodinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is typically found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Borodinia dentata is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Borodinia dentata has yellow flowers with purple anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Borodinia dentata is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Borodinia dentata

Borodinia dentata is native to the United States and can be found in the states of California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Borodinia dentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borodinia dentata?

Borodinia dentata

What is the common name of Borodinia dentata?

Toothed Borodinia

What is the natural habitat of Borodinia dentata?

Grasslands

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

Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
Michael D. Windham (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Windham' in the authors string.
Patrick J. Alexander (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Alexander' in the authors string.