Status:
valid
Authors:
Jord.
Source:
cmp
Year:
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Esp. Nouv. i. 274.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728782
Common Names
- Iberis balansae
- Balansa's Iberis
- Balansa's Candytuft
Description
Iberis balansae (also called Balansa's Candytuft, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long stem with small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Iberis balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iberis balansae has white flowers with yellow centers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iberis balansae can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate some drought. It should be pruned in late winter or early spring to keep it looking tidy.
Where to Find Iberis balansae
Iberis balansae is found in France, Spain, and Portugal.
Iberis balansae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iberis balansae?
Iberis balansae
What is the family of Iberis balansae?
Brassicaceae
What is the type of Iberis balansae?
Herb
Species in the Iberis genus
Iberis amara,
Iberis atlantica,
Iberis aurosica,
Iberis balansae,
Iberis balansae,
Iberis bernardiana,
Iberis carnosa,
Iberis ciliata,
Iberis contracta,
Iberis fontqueri,
Iberis gibraltarica,
Iberis grosii,
Iberis linifolia,
Iberis nazarita,
Iberis odorata,
Iberis pectinata,
Iberis pinnata,
Iberis procumbens,
Iberis saxatilis,
Iberis semperflorens,
Iberis sempervirens,
Iberis simplex,
Iberis spathulata,
Iberis umbellata,
Iberis carica,
Iberis obovata,
Iberis peyerimhoffii,
Iberis runemarkii,
Iberis corifolia,
Iberis symplex,
Iberis oschtenica,
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,