Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
arabicum
ID:
523088

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Andrz. ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 560 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522420

Common Names

  • Arabicum Aethionema
  • Arabicum Stone Cress
  • Arabicum Aethionema Stone Cress

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Synonyms

  • Thlaspi orientale Willd. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi buxbaumii Fisch. ex Hornem. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi arabicum M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Aethionema buxbaumii DC. [unknown]
  • Aethionema cappadocicum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Iberis arabica L. [unknown]
  • Iondra arabica Raf. [unknown]
  • Aethionema arabicum (L.) A.DC. [deprecated]

Description

Aethionema arabicum (also called Arabian Fescue, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of up to 40 cm. Its narrow, linear leaves are green in color and have a silvery sheen. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Aethionema arabicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aethionema arabicum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aethionema arabicum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a mat-forming habit. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aethionema arabicum

Aethionema arabicum is native to the Middle East and can be found in the wild in countries such as Iran, Iraq, and Syria.

Aethionema arabicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aethionema arabicum?

Aethionema arabicum

What is the common name of Aethionema arabicum?

Arabian Stonecress

What is the natural habitat of Aethionema arabicum?

It grows in rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Aethionema genus

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, Aethionema erinaceum, Aethionema sabzevaricum, Aethionema kopetdaghi,

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 kew-2624650: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Antoni Andrzejowski (1785-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrz.' in the authors string.