Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.G.Mill.) Esmailbegi & Al-Shehbaz
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 313(1): 127. 2017 [11 Jul 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423890
Common Names
- Pseudocamelina kurdica
- Kurdish Pseudocamelina
- Kurdica Pseudocamelina
Description
Pseudocamelina kurdica (also called False Camelina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Turkey. It grows in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and subtropical or tropical dry montane grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudocamelina kurdica is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudocamelina kurdica is a small, white to yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudocamelina kurdica is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or in a container.
Where to Find Pseudocamelina kurdica
Pseudocamelina kurdica is native to the Middle East. It can be found in the wild in Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey.
Pseudocamelina kurdica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudocamelina kurdica?
Pseudocamelina kurdica
What is the common name of Pseudocamelina kurdica?
Kurdish Pseudocamelina
Where is Pseudocamelina kurdica native to?
West Asia
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,
References
Shokouh Esmailbegi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esmailbegi' in the authors string.