Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
compactum
ID:
1409229

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

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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.

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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,

References

Per Hartvig (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartvig' in the authors string.
Arne Strid (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strid' in the authors string.
Şinasi Yıldırımlı (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yıld.' in the authors string.