Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
spathulatus
ID:
1037738

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kar. & Kir.) V.V.Botschantz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 62: 1504 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037076

Common Names

  • Pterygostemon spathulatus
  • Spathulate Pterygostemon
  • Spathulate Pterygostemon Grass

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Description

Pterygostemon spathulatus (also called Spathulate Pterygostemon, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed habitats. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a flowering stem with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pterygostemon spathulatus is a plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a natural fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterygostemon spathulatus has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterygostemon spathulatus is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is a low-growing plant that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Pterygostemon spathulatus

Pterygostemon spathulatus is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Pterygostemon 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

IPNI record: 288280-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001218159
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-4104613: Originally associated with wfo-0001218159
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-4104613: Originally associated with wfo-0001218159
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.
Vera Viktorovna Botschantzeva (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.V.Botschantz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:288280-1: Based on the initial data import