Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fenzl) Niederle
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Skalnickáruv rok 73: 17 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344632
Common Names
- Chaloupkaea aizoon
- Aizoon Stonecrop
- Aizoon Wall-Rocket
Description
Chaloupkaea aizoon (also called Aizoon Button, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem. It is native to Turkey and is found in rocky, sunny places.
Uses & Benefits
Chaloupkaea aizoon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaloupkaea aizoon has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaloupkaea aizoon is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Chaloupkaea aizoon
Chaloupkaea aizoon is native to the Mediterranean, where it can be found in moist meadows and grassy slopes at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Chaloupkaea aizoon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaloupkaea aizoon?
Chaloupkaea aizoon
What is the common name of Chaloupkaea aizoon?
Aizoon Daisy
Where is Chaloupkaea aizoon found?
Chaloupkaea aizoon is found in Turkey.
Species in the Chaloupkaea genus
Species in the Crassulaceae family
Adromischus alstonii,
Adromischus bicolor,
Adromischus caryophyllaceus,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus cristatus,
Adromischus diabolicus,
Adromischus fallax,
Adromischus filicaulis,
Adromischus hemisphericus,
Adromischus humilis,
Adromischus inamoenus,
Adromischus leucophyllus,
Adromischus liebenbergii,
Adromischus maculatus,
Adromischus mammillaris,
Adromischus marianae,
Adromischus maximus,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus nanus,
Adromischus phillipsiae,
Adromischus roaneanus,
Adromischus schuldtianus,
Adromischus sphenophyllus,
Adromischus subdistichus,
Adromischus subviridis,
Adromischus triflorus,
Adromischus trigynus,
Adromischus umbraticola,
Adromischus coleorum,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus triflorus,
Aeonium loartei,
Aeonium uhlii,
Aeonium aguajilvense,
Aeonium aizoon,
Aeonium anagense,
Aeonium anagensis,
Aeonium appendiculatum,
Aeonium arboreum,
Aeonium aureum,
Aeonium balsamiferum,
Aeonium barbatum,
Aeonium beltranii,
Aeonium bollei,
Aeonium burchardii,
Aeonium canariense,
Aeonium castellodecorum,
Aeonium castello-paivae,
Aeonium ciliatum,
References
Josef Niederle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Niederle' in the authors string.