Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
virgatum
ID:
523221

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Hedge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 57: 354 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522553

Common Names

  • Aethionema virgatum
  • Wand Aethionema
  • Stone Cress

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Synonyms

  • Aethionema elongatum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Aethionema lipskyi N.Busch [unknown]
  • Aethionema schelkownikowii Bordz. [unknown]
  • Aethionema szowitsii Boiss. [unknown]
  • Aethionema woronowii Schischk. [unknown]
  • Moriera virgata Boiss. [unknown]
  • Aethionema voronovii Schischk. [unknown]

Description

Aethionema virgatum (also called Virgin 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 virgatum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aethionema virgatum var. stenopterum (Boiss.) Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aethionema virgatum 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 virgatum 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 virgatum

Aethionema virgatum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Aethionema virgatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aethionema virgatum?

Aethionema virgatum

What is the common name of Aethionema virgatum?

Virgate Stonecrop

What is the growth habit of Aethionema virgatum?

Aethionema virgatum 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-2624774: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.