Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Al-Shehbaz & C.D.Bailey
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 32: 146 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277125
Common Names
- Halimolobos pubens
- Desert Stork's-bill
- Stork's-bill
Description
Halimolobos pubens (also called Pubescent Halimolobos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is an evergreen shrub which grows in sunny, well-drained soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Halimolobos pubens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Halimolobos pubens has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Halimolobos pubens is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.
Where to Find Halimolobos pubens
Halimolobos pubens is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States.
Halimolobos pubens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halimolobos pubens?
Halimolobos pubens
What type of plant is Halimolobos pubens?
It is an annual herb
Where is Halimolobos pubens native to?
It is native to the western United States
Species in the Halimolobos genus
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,