Physaria douglasii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
douglasii
ID:
1266887
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Watson) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12(3): 322. 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266225
Searching for Physaria douglasii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Physaria douglasii (also called Douglas' Bladderpod, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Physaria aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Physaria douglasii sub. tuplashensis (Rollins, K.A.Beck & Caplow) O'Kane & Al-ShehbazFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Physaria douglasii has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color.
Searching for Physaria douglasii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Physaria douglasii is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division of established plants can also be done in spring.
Where to Find Physaria douglasii
Physaria douglasii can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.
Physaria douglasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Physaria douglasii?
Physaria douglasii
What is the common name of Physaria douglasii?
Douglas' bladderpod
What is the natural habitat of Physaria douglasii?
Dry, rocky slopes and limestone outcrops in the Chihuahuan Desert
Species in the Physaria genus
Physaria didymocarpa, Physaria mendocina, Physaria vigana, Physaria neeseae, Physaria okanensis, Physaria densifolia, Physaria integrifola, Physaria acutifolia, Physaria alpestris, Physaria geyeri, Physaria oregona, Physaria chambersii, Physaria brassicoides, Physaria saximontana, Physaria dornii, Physaria obcordata, Physaria alpina, Physaria eburniflora, Physaria lepidota, Physaria newberryi, Physaria floribunda, Physaria vitulifera, Physaria condensata, Physaria bellii, Physaria rollinsii, Physaria cordiformis, Physaria montana, Physaria grahamii, Physaria angustifolia, Physaria arenosa, Physaria argentea, Physaria argyraea, Physaria arizonica, Physaria aurea, Physaria berlandieri, Physaria calcicola, Physaria calderi, Physaria carinata, Physaria cinerea, Physaria congesta, Physaria densiflora, Physaria douglasii, Physaria engelmannii, Physaria fendleri, Physaria filiformis, Physaria fremontii, Physaria garrettii, Physaria globosa, Physaria gooddingii, Physaria gordonii,
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 tro-50221297: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Steve Lawrence O'Kane (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Kane' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.