Iberis obovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
1037047
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
tro
Year:
1754
Citation Micro:
292 292 1754
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036385
Common Names
- Iberis obovata
- Obovata Iberis
- Iberis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iberis obovata (also called 'Perennial Candytuft', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in rocky slopes and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Iberis obovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in rock gardens. It has a long flowering period and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iberis obovata has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iberis obovata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Iberis obovata
Iberis obovata can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and east to Syria and Lebanon.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100357580: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.