Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
glaucinum
ID:
523131

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greuter, Burdet, I.A.Andersson, Carlström, Franzén, Karlén & Nybom

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 13: 85 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522463

Common Names

  • Aethionema glaucinum
  • Glaucous Aethionema
  • Glaucous Stonecress

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Synonyms

  • Aethionema glaucescens (Boiss.) Bornm. [unknown]

Description

Aethionema glaucinum (also called Glaucous 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 glaucinum 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 glaucinum 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 glaucinum 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 glaucinum

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

Aethionema glaucinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aethionema glaucinum?

Aethionema glaucinum

What are the common names of Aethionema glaucinum?

Sea Pink, Sea Thrift

What is the natural habitat of Aethionema glaucinum?

It is found in rocky, coastal areas of 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-2624691: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Roy Franzén (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franzén' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.
Annette L. Carlström (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carlström' in the authors string.
I. Anita Andersson (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.A.Andersson' in the authors string.
Thomas Karlén: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karlén' in the authors string.
H. Nybom: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nybom' in the authors string.