Smelowskia tibetica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tibetica
ID:
1219165
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lipsky
Source:
tro
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 23: 76 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218503
Common Names
- Tibetan Smelowskia
- Smelowskia tibetica
- Smelowskia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smelowskia tibetica (also called Tibetan Smelowskia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1 m and is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,000 to 4,000 m. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Smelowskia tibetica is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, as a source of oil for cooking and cosmetics, and as a salad green.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Smelowskia tibetica has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smelowskia tibetica is a perennial herb that is native to Tibet. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn and should be done carefully to avoid damaging the roots.
Where to Find Smelowskia tibetica
Smelowskia tibetica can be found in the mountains of western China.
Smelowskia tibetica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smelowskia tibetica?
Smelowskia tibetica
What is the common name of Smelowskia tibetica?
Tibetan Smelowskia
Where is Smelowskia tibetica native to?
Tibet
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-4105833: Based on the initial data import
Vladimir Ippolitovich Lipsky (1863-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsky' in the authors string.