Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Iconogr. Bot. Exot. 1: 15 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000534969
Common Names
- Cardamine Andrzeiowskia
- Andrzeiowskia Cardamine
- Cardamine Andrzeiowskia
Synonyms
- Andreoskia cardamine (Rchb.) Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Andrzeiowskia cardamine (also called Cardamine andrzeiowskia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Andrzeiowskia cardamine is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It is also drought tolerant and can be used as a groundcover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Andrzeiowskia cardamine is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andrzeiowskia cardamine is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the mountains of Europe. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Andrzeiowskia cardamine
Andrzeiowskia cardamine can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal, at elevations of 3000-5000 m.
Andrzeiowskia cardamine FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andrzeiowskia cardamine?
Andrzeiowskia cardamine
What is the natural habitat of Andrzeiowskia cardamine?
Rocky slopes and alpine meadows
What is the flowering period of Andrzeiowskia cardamine?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Andrzeiowskia genus
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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,