Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
thomasianum
ID:
523214

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Gay

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 4: 81 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522546

Common Names

  • Aethionema thomasianum
  • Thomas' Aethionema
  • Stone Cress

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Description

Aethionema thomasianum (also called Thomas' Stone Cress, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with small, white flowers that grows in rocky soils in the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky habitats such as hills, cliffs, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aethionema thomasianum is an ornamental tree that is often used in landscaping. It produces clusters of white flowers in the spring and its leaves are a deep green color. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aethionema thomasianum has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aethionema thomasianum can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring and replant in well-drained soil. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a well-drained seed-starting mix and keep the soil moist. Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Aethionema thomasianum

Aethionema thomasianum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Aethionema thomasianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aethionema thomasianum?

Aethionema thomasianum

What is the common name of Aethionema thomasianum?

Thomas' Stonecrop

What is the growth habit of Aethionema thomasianum?

Aethionema thomasianum is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial.

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