Status:
valid
Authors:
Barnéoud
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 3: 167 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216611
Common Names
- Schizopetalon maritimum
- Sea Schizopetalon
- Schizopetalon
Description
Schizopetalon maritimum (also called Sea Petal, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 8 inches tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in deserts, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Schizopetalon maritimum is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schizopetalon maritimum has small yellow flowers with four petals and a pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schizopetalon maritimum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny position.
Where to Find Schizopetalon maritimum
Schizopetalon maritimum can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.
Species in the Schizopetalon genus
Schizopetalon maipoanum,
Schizopetalon biseriatum,
Schizopetalon dentatum,
Schizopetalon bipinnatifidum,
Schizopetalon rupestre,
Schizopetalon tenuifolium,
Schizopetalon maritimum,
Schizopetalon walkeri,
Schizopetalon arcuatum,
Schizopetalon brachycarpum,
Schizopetalon corymbosum,
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,