Smelowskia alba - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
1217175
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Fedtsch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 34(II): 208 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216513
Common Names
- Smelowskia alba
- White Smelowskia
- White Mustard
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smelowskia alba (also called white smelowskia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows to a height of 10–30 cm, with leaves up to 4 cm long. It is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and cultivated fields.
Uses & Benefits
Smelowskia alba is a wildflower native to the United States. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Smelowskia alba has white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smelowskia alba is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, white flowers. It is native to the Rocky Mountains and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Smelowskia alba
Smelowskia alba can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.
Smelowskia alba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smelowskia alba?
Smelowskia alba
What is the common name of Smelowskia alba?
White Smelowskia
What is the natural habitat of Smelowskia alba?
Dry, rocky hillsides
Species in the Smelowskia genus
Smelowskia ovalis, Smelowskia micrantha, Smelowskia flavissima, Smelowskia mongolica, Smelowskia bartholomewii, Smelowskia czukotica, Smelowskia furcata, Smelowskia heishuiensis, Smelowskia jacutica, Smelowskia sophiifolia, Smelowskia alba, Smelowskia borealis, Smelowskia calycina, Smelowskia pyriformis, Smelowskia porsildii, Smelowskia bifurcata, Smelowskia parryoides, Smelowskia altaica, Smelowskia inopinata, Smelowskia pectinata, Smelowskia annua, Smelowskia tibetica, Smelowskia americana, Smelowskia sisymbrioides, Smelowskia johnsonii, Smelowskia media,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4100620: Based on the initial data import
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.