Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
608344

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (TU, Dorpatensis) 1843: 6 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607676

Common Names

  • Cithareloma lehmannii
  • Lehmann's Cithareloma
  • Cithareloma Lehmannii

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Synonyms

  • Cithareloma registanicum Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Cithareloma lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Cithareloma, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and on coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Cithareloma lehmannii is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cithareloma lehmannii has small, yellow-green flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cithareloma lehmannii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned to shape and can be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Cithareloma lehmannii

Cithareloma lehmannii is native to tropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Cithareloma lehmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cithareloma lehmannii?

Cithareloma lehmannii

What is the common name of Cithareloma lehmannii?

Lehmann's Cithareloma

What is the natural habitat of Cithareloma lehmannii?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Cithareloma genus

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,

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