Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
saxatile
ID:
523183

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) W.T.Aiton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 4: 80 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522515

Common Names

  • Aethionema
  • Saxatile Stonecrop
  • Saxatile Spurge

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Description

Aethionema saxatile (also called Saxatile Rockcress, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils in full sun and is characterized by its small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aethionema saxatile sub. creticum (Boiss. & Heldr.) I.A.Andersson, Carlström, Franzén, Karlén & H.Nybom
Aethionema saxatile sub. graecum (Boiss. & Spruner) Hayek
Aethionema saxatile sub. ovalifolium (Boiss.) Nyman
Aethionema saxatile sub. scopulorum (Ronniger) I.A.Andersson, Carlström, Franzén, Karlén & H.Nybom
Aethionema saxatile sub. athoum (Griseb.) Hayek
Aethionema saxatile sub. corinthiacum Kit Tan, Vold, Zarkos & V.Christodoulou

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aethionema saxatile has small, star-shaped flowers that are usually pink or white in color. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aethionema saxatile is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, white flowers. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Aethionema saxatile

Aethionema saxatile can be found in the mountains of Turkey.

Aethionema saxatile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aethionema saxatile?

Aethionema saxatile

What is the common name of Aethionema saxatile?

Saxatile Stonecrop

What is the growth habit of Aethionema saxatile?

Aethionema saxatile is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial.

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

IPNI record: 1126735-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001418497
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2624738: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Townsend Aiton (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Aiton' in the authors string.