Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
froedinii
ID:
523125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 49: 263 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522457

Common Names

  • Aethionema froedinii
  • Froedin's Aethionema
  • Froedin's Stonecress

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Description

Aethionema froedinii (also called Froedin's Aethionema, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a trunk up to 6 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States, where it is found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It grows in dry, rocky soils in canyons and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aethionema froedinii 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 froedinii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and have small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aethionema froedinii 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 froedinii

Aethionema froedinii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in countries such as Greece, Italy, and Spain.

Aethionema froedinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aethionema froedinii?

Aethionema froedinii

How big does Aethionema froedinii grow?

Aethionema froedinii can grow up to 1 m in height.

What type of soil does Aethionema froedinii prefer?

Aethionema froedinii prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

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