Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
transhyrcanum
ID:
523215

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Czerniak.) N.Busch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 8: 557 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522547

Common Names

  • Aethionema transhyrcanum
  • Trans-Hyrcanian Aethionema
  • Stone Cress

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Synonyms

  • Moriera transhyrcana Czerniak. [unknown]

Description

Aethionema transhyrcanum (also called Transcaucasian 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 transhyrcanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aethionema transhyrcanum 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 transhyrcanum 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 transhyrcanum

Aethionema transhyrcanum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Aethionema transhyrcanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aethionema transhyrcanum?

Aethionema transhyrcanum

What is the common name of Aethionema transhyrcanum?

Transhyrcanian Stonecrop

What is the growth habit of Aethionema transhyrcanum?

Aethionema transhyrcanum 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2624768: Based on the initial data import
Ekaterina Georgiewna Czerniakowska (1892-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Czerniak.' in the authors string.
Nikolay Bush (1869-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Busch' in the authors string.