Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
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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Description

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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Cultivation 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 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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