Aethionema karamanicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karamanicum
ID:
523143
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Ertuğrul & Beyazoğlu
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 21: 99 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522475
Common Names
- Aethionema Karamanicum
- Rock Cress
- Arabian Stonecrop
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aethionema karamanicum (also called Karaman 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 karamanicum 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 karamanicum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and have small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aethionema karamanicum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist soil.
Where to Find Aethionema karamanicum
Aethionema karamanicum can be found in the mountains of Turkey.
Aethionema karamanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aethionema karamanicum?
Aethionema karamanicum
What is the common name of Aethionema karamanicum?
Karaman's Stone-Cress
What is the natural habitat of Aethionema karamanicum?
Rocky slopes and crevices in the mountains
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2624701: Based on the initial data import
Osman Beyazoğlu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beyazoğlu' in the authors string.