Status:
valid
Authors:
Alf.Ernst
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 14: 348 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603396
Common Names
- Chorispora gracilis
- Graceful Chorispora
- Graceful-Leaved Chorispora
Description
Chorispora gracilis (also called 'Graceful Chorispora', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in dry grasslands and steppes. It is an annual herb with a height of up to 30 cm, and its leaves are linear to oblong, with a length of up to 2 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Chorispora gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chorispora gracilis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chorispora gracilis is an annual plant that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.
Where to Find Chorispora gracilis
Chorispora gracilis can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Chorispora gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chorispora gracilis?
Chorispora gracilis
What is the common name of Chorispora gracilis?
Graceful Chorispora
Where is Chorispora gracilis found?
Central Asia
Species in the Chorispora genus
Chorispora bungeana,
Chorispora gracilis,
Chorispora greigii,
Chorispora iberica,
Chorispora insignis,
Chorispora macropoda,
Chorispora persica,
Chorispora purpurascens,
Chorispora sabulosa,
Chorispora sibirica,
Chorispora songarica,
Chorispora tashkorganica,
Chorispora tenella,
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
Alfons Ernst: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alf.Ernst' in the authors string.