Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
scapigera
ID:
729808

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 56: 474 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729141

Common Names

  • Idahoa scapigera
  • Scapigera Idahoa
  • Scapigera Idahoa Lily

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Synonyms

  • Platyspermum scapigerum Hook. [unknown]

Description

Idahoa scapigera (also called Idaho Balsamroot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to western North America. It has yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, sagebrush, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Idahoa scapigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Idahoa scapigera is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow-green stripes. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Idahoa scapigera is a perennial plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Idahoa scapigera

Idahoa scapigera is native to western North America, particularly in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Idahoa scapigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Idahoa scapigera?

Idahoa scapigera

What type of plant is Idahoa scapigera?

It is a flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Idahoa scapigera?

It is native to western North America

Species in the Idahoa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2860254: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.