Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
heterocarpum
ID:
523137

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Gay

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 4: 1 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522469



Common Names

  • Aethionema heterocarpum
  • Heterocarp Aethionema
  • Heterocarp Stonecress


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Synonyms

  • Campyloptera heterocarpa Baill. [unknown]

Description

Aethionema heterocarpum (also called Heterocarpous Aethionema, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a trunk up to 6 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States, where it is found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It grows in dry, rocky soils in canyons and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aethionema heterocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aethionema heterocarpum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and have small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aethionema heterocarpum 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 heterocarpum

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

Aethionema heterocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aethionema heterocarpum?

Aethionema heterocarpum

What are the common names of Aethionema heterocarpum?

Stonecress, Rock Cress

What is the natural habitat of Aethionema heterocarpum?

It is found in rocky, mountainous regions of the Middle East

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