Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
tro
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. ser. 2, 2: 127, t. 2. 1889
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036517
Common Names
- Lyrocarpa xantii
- Xantii
- Xantii Lyrocarpa
Description
Lyrocarpa xantii (also called Xantus' Lyrocarpa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lyrocarpa xantii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lyrocarpa xantii is white and has four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lyrocarpa xantii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by direct sowing in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. It is also possible to propagate by division of the root clump.
Where to Find Lyrocarpa xantii
Lyrocarpa xantii is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
Species in the Lyrocarpa 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,