Stenopetalum (common name thread petal)[3] is a genus in the Brassicaceae family which is endemic to Australia.[4] It was first described by Robert Brown in 1821.[1][2]
There are 11 species in the genus.[5][6]
Plants in this genus may be annuals or perennials. They are erect, and may be with or without hairs. The sepals are saccate (shaped like a pouch or sack) and have two forms. The petals are clawed, and drawn out into long narrow apex. There are six stamens. The fruit open at maturity to release the seeds. There are four to twenty mucous seeds in each locule, arranged in two rows.[4]
The name Stenopetalum derives from the Greek, stenos, ("narrow"), and the Latin, petalum, ("petal") and describes plants in the genus as having long, narrow petals.[4]
Stenopetalum (common name thread petal) is a genus in the Brassicaceae family which is endemic to Australia. It was first described by Robert Brown in 1821.
Stenopetalum es un género de fanerógamas perteneciente a la familia Brassicaceae. Comprende 21 especies descritas y de estas, solo 3 aceptadas.[1]
El género fue descrito por R.Br. ex DC. y publicado en Regni Vegetabilis Systema Naturale 2: 513. 1821.[2]
A continuación se brinda un listado de las especies del género Stenopetalum aceptadas hasta julio de 2014, ordenadas alfabéticamente. Para cada una se indica el nombre binomial seguido del autor, abreviado según las convenciones y usos.
Datos: Q10374150
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Especies: Stenopetalum
Stenopetalum es un género de fanerógamas perteneciente a la familia Brassicaceae. Comprende 21 especies descritas y de estas, solo 3 aceptadas.
Stenopetalum é um género botânico pertencente à família Brassicaceae[1].
Stenopetalum é um género botânico pertencente à família Brassicaceae.
Stenopetalum là chi thực vật có hoa trong họ Cải.[1]
Stenopetalum là chi thực vật có hoa trong họ Cải.
