Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
castellanosii
ID:
509424

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.E.Schulz) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 44: 343 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508756

Common Names

  • Chilocardamum castellanosii
  • Castellanos' Chilocardamum
  • Castellanosii Chilocardamum

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Synonyms

  • Sisymbrium castellanosii O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Chilocardamum castellanosii (also called Castellanos' Chilocardamum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow. It is native to western North America, and is found in open grasslands and vernal pools.

Uses & Benefits

Chilocardamum castellanosii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to stabilize slopes and reduce erosion. It is also used for revegetation projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chilocardamum castellanosii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chilocardamum castellanosii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Chilocardamum castellanosii

Chilocardamum castellanosii is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Chilocardamum castellanosii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chilocardamum castellanosii?

Chilocardamum castellanosii

What type of plant is Chilocardamum castellanosii?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Chilocardamum castellanosii native to?

Central America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606648: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.