Aubrieta canescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
557489
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 89: 44 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556821
Common Names
- Aubrieta canescens
- Canescens Aubrieta
- Canescens Orchid
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- Aubrieta affinis Hausskn. ex Bornm. [unknown]
Description
Aubrieta canescens (also called Grey Aubrieta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Turkey. It typically grows in rocky soils, and is found in alpine regions.
Uses & Benefits
Aubrieta canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a high tolerance for drought and is also used in erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aubrieta canescens sub. cilicica (Boiss.) CullenFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aubrieta canescens has small, white flowers that are clustered in small spikes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aubrieta canescens is a small, evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps of plants.
Where to Find Aubrieta canescens
Aubrieta canescens can be found in Turkey.
Aubrieta canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aubrieta canescens?
Aubrieta canescens
What is the common name of Aubrieta canescens?
Hoary Aubrieta
What is the natural habitat of Aubrieta canescens?
It is native to the mountains of the Middle East
Species in the Aubrieta genus
Aubrieta anamasica, Aubrieta canescens, Aubrieta columnae, Aubrieta deltoidea, Aubrieta edentula, Aubrieta erubescens, Aubrieta glabrescens, Aubrieta gracilis, Aubrieta hybrida, Aubrieta intermedia, Aubrieta libanotica, Aubrieta olympica, Aubrieta parviflora, Aubrieta pinardi, Aubrieta scardica, Aubrieta scyria, Aubrieta thessala, Aubrieta vulcanica, Aubrieta albanica, Aubrieta gracilis, Aubrieta ekimii,
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-2666124: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.