Aubrieta scyria - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scyria
ID:
557541
Status:
valid
Authors:
Halácsy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 60: 115 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556873
Common Names
- Aubrieta scyria
- Scyrian Aubrieta
- Aubrieta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aubrieta scyria (also called Scyrian Aubrieta, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, purple flowers and grows in rocky areas and on cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Aubrieta scyria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a high tolerance for drought and is also used in erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aubrieta scyria has small, four-petalled, purple flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aubrieta scyria is a small, evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps of plants.
Where to Find Aubrieta scyria
Aubrieta scyria can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Aubrieta scyria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aubrieta scyria?
Aubrieta scyria
What is the common name of Aubrieta scyria?
Scyrian Rock Cress
What is the family of Aubrieta scyria?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Aubrieta genus
Aubrieta anamasica, Aubrieta canescens, Aubrieta columnae, Aubrieta deltoidea, Aubrieta edentula, Aubrieta erubescens, Aubrieta glabrescens, Aubrieta gracilis, Aubrieta hybrida, Aubrieta intermedia, Aubrieta libanotica, Aubrieta olympica, Aubrieta parviflora, Aubrieta pinardi, Aubrieta scardica, Aubrieta scyria, Aubrieta thessala, Aubrieta vulcanica, Aubrieta albanica, Aubrieta gracilis, Aubrieta ekimii,
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-2666177: Based on the initial data import
Eugen von Halácsy (1842-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halácsy' in the authors string.