Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) N.Busch
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Zhurn. Russk. Bot. Obshch. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 13: 113 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037259
Common Names
- Pseudocamelina aphragmodes
- Aphragmodes Pseudocamelina
- Aphragmodes Pseudocamelina
Description
Pseudocamelina aphragmodes (also called Aphragmodes Pseudocamelina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudocamelina aphragmodes is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pseudocamelina aphragmodes are yellow and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudocamelina aphragmodes is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. To propagate, sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and thin the seedlings as they grow. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Pseudocamelina aphragmodes
Pseudocamelina aphragmodes can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Species in the Pseudocamelina 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,