Status:
valid
Authors:
Vural & Adıgüzel
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 19: 481 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522451
Common Names
- Aethionema dumanii
- Dumanii Aethionema
- Coralroot Aethionema
Description
Aethionema dumanii (also called Dumani 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 dumanii 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 dumanii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aethionema dumanii 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 dumanii
Aethionema dumanii is native to Turkey and can be found in the wild in the country.
Aethionema dumanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aethionema dumanii?
Aethionema dumanii
What type of plant is Aethionema dumanii?
Aethionema dumanii is a type of flowering plant.
Where does Aethionema dumanii grow?
Aethionema dumanii is native to Southeast Asia.
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
Mecit Vural: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vural' in the authors string.