Iberis odorata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
729585
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 649 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728918
Common Names
- Iberis odorata
- Fragrant Candytuft
- Fragrant Iberis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iberis odorata (also called 'Fragrant Iberis', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe. It is characterized by its ovate leaves and its small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Iberis odorata 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 odorata has white flowers with yellow centers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iberis odorata 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 odorata
Iberis odorata is native to the Mediterranean region.
Iberis odorata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iberis odorata?
Iberis odorata
What type of plant is Iberis odorata?
Iberis odorata is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae.
Where is Iberis odorata native to?
Iberis odorata is native to the Mediterranean region.
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 kew-2859867: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.