Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) W.T.Aiton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 4: 74 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681139
Common Names
- Syrian Euclidium
- Wild Olive
- Blue Guarri
Synonyms
- Myagrum rostratum Scop. [unknown]
- Myagrum syriacum Crantz [unknown]
- Anastatica hierachuntica Crantz [unknown]
- Anastatica syriaca L. [unknown]
- Bunias rostrata L'Hér. ex DC. [unknown]
- Bunias syriaca Gaertn. [unknown]
- Crucifera euclidium E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
- Hierochontis carniolica Medik. [unknown]
- Myagrum rigidum Pall. [unknown]
- Soria syriaca Desv. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Bunias syriaca (L.) M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Ornithorhynchium syriacum (L.) Röhl. [unknown]
Description
Euclidium syriacum (also called Syrian Euclidium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, native to Africa. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has lance-shaped leaves. It is found in woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Euclidium syriacum is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens, parks, and other outdoor areas. It has a long flowering period and produces small white flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover or in borders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euclidium syriacum is white or cream in colour, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euclidium syriacum is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Euclidium syriacum is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.
Where to Find Euclidium syriacum
Euclidium syriacum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Euclidium syriacum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euclidium syriacum?
Euclidium syriacum
What is the common name of Euclidium syriacum?
Syrian Euclidium
Where is Euclidium syriacum native to?
South Africa
Species in the Euclidium genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
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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,