Iberis umbellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
729644
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 649 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728977
Common Names
- Iberis umbellata
- Umbel-leaved Candytuft
- Umbel-leaved Iberis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iberis umbellata (also called Upright Candytuft, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to Europe. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with small white flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Iberis umbellata is often used in gardens as a border or edging plant, as well as in rock gardens. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with full sun and well-drained soil. The plant is drought-tolerant and can be used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iberis umbellata is white with four petals, and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with white-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iberis umbellata 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 umbellata
Iberis umbellata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Iberis umbellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iberis umbellata?
Iberis umbellata
What type of plant is Iberis umbellata?
Iberis umbellata is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae.
Where is Iberis umbellata native to?
Iberis umbellata 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-2859940: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.