Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
brevisiliqua
ID:
651074

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss.) Mart.-Laborde

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 21: 66 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650406

Common Names

  • Brevisiliqua Diplotaxis
  • Diplotaxis brevisiliqua
  • Brevisiliqua False Peanut

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Description

Diplotaxis brevisiliqua (also called 'Brevisiliqua Diplotaxis', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a woody stem with large, velvety leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist soils and is often found in tropical forests, near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Diplotaxis brevisiliqua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplotaxis brevisiliqua is small and white in color. The seed is oval and black in color. The seedlings are short and bushy with large leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplotaxis brevisiliqua is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to water deeply and infrequently. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Diplotaxis brevisiliqua

Diplotaxis brevisiliqua is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Diplotaxis brevisiliqua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplotaxis brevisiliqua?

Diplotaxis brevisiliqua

What is the family of Diplotaxis brevisiliqua?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Diplotaxis brevisiliqua?

Short-pod Daisy

Species in the Diplotaxis genus

Diplotaxis acris, Diplotaxis antoniensis, Diplotaxis assurgens, Diplotaxis berthautii, Diplotaxis brachycarpa, Diplotaxis brevisiliqua, Diplotaxis catholica, Diplotaxis cretacea, Diplotaxis cyrenaica, Diplotaxis duveyrierana, Diplotaxis erucoides, Diplotaxis glauca, Diplotaxis gorgadensis, Diplotaxis gracilis, Diplotaxis griffithii, Diplotaxis harra, Diplotaxis hirta, Diplotaxis ibicensis, Diplotaxis ilorcitana, Diplotaxis kohlaanensis, Diplotaxis muralis, Diplotaxis nepalensis, Diplotaxis ollivieri, Diplotaxis pitardiana, Diplotaxis schweinfurthii, Diplotaxis siettiana, Diplotaxis siifolia, Diplotaxis simplex, Diplotaxis sundingii, Diplotaxis tenuifolia, Diplotaxis tenuisiliqua, Diplotaxis varia, Diplotaxis villosa, Diplotaxis viminea, Diplotaxis virgata, Diplotaxis vogelii, Diplotaxis wirtgenii, Diplotaxis simplex, Diplotaxis vimenea, Diplotaxis saharensis,

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

Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Juan Bautista Martínez-Laborde (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Laborde' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963334-1: Based on the initial data import