Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
membranaceum
ID:
523157

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 561 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522489

Common Names

  • Aethionema
  • Membranaceum Stonecrop
  • Membranaceum Spurge

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Synonyms

  • Lepidium membranaceum Steud. [unknown]
  • Lepia membranacea Desv. [unknown]

Description

Aethionema membranaceum (also called Membranous 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 membranaceum 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 membranaceum 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 membranaceum 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 membranaceum

Aethionema membranaceum can be found in the mountains of Turkey.

Aethionema membranaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aethionema membranaceum?

Aethionema membranaceum

What is the family of Aethionema membranaceum?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Aethionema membranaceum?

Membranous 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,