Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wedd.) Al-Shehbaz, M.Koch & Jordon-Thaden
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 951 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334264
Description
Tomostima araboides (also called Arabid Tomostima, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial with linear-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tomostima araboides is used as a dye and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tomostima araboides is a white or yellowish-white color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tomostima araboides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require full sun and warm temperatures for successful propagation.
Where to Find Tomostima araboides
Tomostima araboides is native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It can be found in the wild in the fynbos region, and is also widely cultivated.
Tomostima araboides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tomostima araboides?
Tomostima araboides
What is the family of Tomostima araboides?
Brassicaceae
What is the natural habitat of Tomostima araboides?
Deserts and xeric shrublands
Species in the Tomostima 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
Ingrid Jordon-Thaden: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jordon-Thaden' in the authors string.