Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
diastrophis
ID:
523116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (TU, Dorpatensis) 1841: 7 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522448



Common Names

  • Aethionema diastrophis
  • Diastrophis Aethionema
  • Coralroot Aethionema


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Synonyms

  • Diastrophis cristata Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Aethionema diastrophis (also called Diastrophic Fescue, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of up to 40 cm. Its narrow, linear leaves are green in color and have a silvery sheen. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Aethionema diastrophis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aethionema diastrophis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aethionema diastrophis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a mat-forming habit. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aethionema diastrophis

Aethionema diastrophis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in countries such as Greece, Italy, and Spain.

Aethionema diastrophis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aethionema diastrophis?

Aethionema diastrophis

What type of plant is Aethionema diastrophis?

Aethionema diastrophis is a type of flowering plant.

Where does Aethionema diastrophis grow?

Aethionema diastrophis is native to Southeast Asia.

Species in the Aethionema genus

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, Aethionema erinaceum, Aethionema sabzevaricum, Aethionema kopetdaghi,

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