Status:
valid
Authors:
Turrill
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 60: 269 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612571
Common Names
- Clypeola aspera
- Rough-fruited Yellow-eyed-grass
- Yellow-eyed-grass
Synonyms
- Jonthlaspi echinatum Kuntze [unknown]
- Peltaria aspera Weber [unknown]
- Bergeretia echinata Desv. [unknown]
- Clypeola chaetocarpa Jaub & Spach [unknown]
- Clypeola echinata DC. [unknown]
- Clypeola lasiocarpa Juss. ex Pers. [unknown]
- Alyssum asperum (Grauer) Al-Shehbaz [unknown]
Description
Clypeola aspera (also called Rough Yellow-eyed-grass, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and rough leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, savannas, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Clypeola aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clypeola aspera has yellow flowers with white centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clypeola aspera can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Clypeola aspera
Clypeola aspera is native to Europe and can be found in dry, grassy habitats.
Clypeola aspera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clypeola aspera?
Clypeola aspera
What is the common name of Clypeola aspera?
Rough Clypeola
What is the natural habitat of Clypeola aspera?
Dry open woods, meadows, and rocky slopes
Species in the Clypeola genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
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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,