Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hartvig & Strid) Yıld.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Ot Sist. Bot. Dergisi 23(1-2): 42. 2016 [31 Dec 2016]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421694
Common Names
- Compactum Aethionema
- Aethionema Compactum
- Compact Aethionema
Description
Aethionema compactum (also called Compact Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in rocky areas and on cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Aethionema compactum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aethionema compactum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aethionema compactum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Aethionema compactum
Aethionema compactum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Aethionema compactum FAQ
What are the common names of Aethionema compactum?
Compact Aethionema
What is the growth habit of Aethionema compactum?
It is an annual herb with a spreading habit.
What is the distribution of Aethionema compactum?
It is native to 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,