Smelowskia flavissima - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavissima
ID:
1036929
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kar. & Kir.
Source:
tro
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 15: 156 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036267
Common Names
- Smelowskia flavissima
- Yellow Smelowskia
- Smelowskia
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Smelowskia flavissima (also called the Yellow Smelowskia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a flattened, leafy thallus that is typically 1-2 cm wide and 2-3 cm long. It is found in moist, shady places, often in coniferous forests. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Smelowskia flavissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Smelowskia flavissima has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Smelowskia flavissima can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a sunny, well-drained environment with a pH of 6.0-7.5. It is best to water regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Smelowskia flavissima
Smelowskia flavissima is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
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-100357353: Based on the initial data import
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.