Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
lycium
ID:
523154

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 13: 22 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522486

Common Names

  • Aethionema
  • Lycium Stonecrop
  • Lycium Spurge

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Description

Aethionema lycium (also called Lycium Rockcress, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils in full sun and is characterized by its small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Aethionema lycium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aethionema lycium 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 lycium is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, white flowers. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Aethionema lycium

Aethionema lycium can be found in the mountains of Turkey.

Aethionema lycium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aethionema lycium?

Aethionema lycium

What is the family of Aethionema lycium?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Aethionema lycium?

Lycium stonecress

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-2624711: Based on the initial data import
Roy Franzén (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franzén' 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.