Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
chamaerapistrum
ID:
1261446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 403 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260784

Common Names

  • Physorhynchus chamaerapistrum
  • Chamaerapistrum Physorhynchus
  • Chamaerapistrum Woad

Searching for Physorhynchus chamaerapistrum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Physorhynchus chamaerapistrum (also called Chamaerapistrum physorhynchus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in deciduous or evergreen forests, scrub and thickets, at elevations of 500–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Physorhynchus chamaerapistrum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Physorhynchus chamaerapistrum has white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

Searching for Physorhynchus chamaerapistrum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Physorhynchus chamaerapistrum is a woody plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation can be done through seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Physorhynchus chamaerapistrum

Physorhynchus chamaerapistrum is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Physorhynchus 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