Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
rhodopaeum
ID:
508977

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.K.Pavlova

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 155: 535 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508309

Common Names

  • Aethionema rhodopaeum
  • Rhodopaeum's aethionema
  • Aethionema rhodopaeum var. rhodopaeum

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Description

Aethionema rhodopaeum (also called Rhodope Aethionema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Balkans. It has small, white flowers and narrow, grey-green leaves. It is found in rocky areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aethionema rhodopaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used for its medicinal properties as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aethionema rhodopaeum is a small, white, and tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, and round shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aethionema rhodopaeum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in a compact mound. It is easy to propagate by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a sunny position.

Where to Find Aethionema rhodopaeum

Aethionema rhodopaeum is native to Greece and can be found in the Rhodope Mountains.

Aethionema rhodopaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aethionema rhodopaeum?

Aethionema rhodopaeum

What is the common name of Aethionema rhodopaeum?

Rhodopaeum stonecrop

What is the natural habitat of Aethionema rhodopaeum?

Mountainous regions of the Mediterranean

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-2606130: Based on the initial data import
Dolja K. Pavlova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.K.Pavlova' in the authors string.