Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
turcicum
ID:
523218

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Duman & Aytaç

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Karaca Arbor. Mag. 1: 71 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522550



Common Names

  • Aethionema turcicum
  • Turkish Aethionema
  • Stone Cress


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Description

Aethionema turcicum (also called Turkish Stone Cress, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with small, white flowers that grows in rocky soils in the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky habitats such as hills, cliffs, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aethionema turcicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aethionema turcicum has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aethionema turcicum can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring and replant in well-drained soil. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a well-drained seed-starting mix and keep the soil moist. Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Aethionema turcicum

Aethionema turcicum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Aethionema turcicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aethionema turcicum?

Aethionema turcicum

What is the common name of Aethionema turcicum?

Turkish Stonecrop

What is the growth habit of Aethionema turcicum?

Aethionema turcicum 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2624771: Based on the initial data import
Hayri Duman (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Duman' in the authors string.
Zeki Aytaç: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aytaç' in the authors string.