Iberis symplex - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
symplex
ID:
1218218
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217556
Common Names
- Common Iberis
- Iberis symplex
- Ribwort Candytuft
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iberis symplex (also called Common Candytuft, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It has white flowers and is native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky places, and cultivated fields.
Uses & Benefits
Iberis symplex is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iberis symplex has white flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iberis symplex is an annual herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position. It is not frost tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Iberis symplex
Iberis symplex can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah.
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-4103108: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.