Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
carnosa
ID:
729469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 455 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728802

Common Names

  • Iberis carnosa
  • Fleshy Iberis
  • Fleshy Candytuft

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Description

Iberis carnosa (also called Flesh-colored 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 carnosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Iberis carnosa sub. embergeri (Serve) Moreno
Iberis carnosa sub. granatensis (Boiss. & Reut.) Moreno
Iberis carnosa sub. lagascana (DC.) Mateo & Figuerola
Iberis carnosa sub. grosmiquelii (Pau & Font Quer) Dobignard
Iberis carnosa sub. senneniana (Pau) Dobignard

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iberis carnosa has white flowers with yellow centers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iberis carnosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Iberis carnosa

Iberis carnosa is native to the Mediterranean region.

Iberis carnosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iberis carnosa?

Iberis carnosa

What is the family of Iberis carnosa?

Brassicaceae

What is the type of Iberis carnosa?

Herb

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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