Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
columnae
ID:
557491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Pl. Rar. : 266 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556823



Common Names

  • Aubrieta columnae
  • Columnae Aubrieta
  • Columnae Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Aubrieta italica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Aubrieta columnae columnae [unknown]

Description

Aubrieta columnae (also called Columnae 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 columnae 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 columnae sub. croatica (Schott, Nyman & Kotschy) Mattf.
Aubrieta columnae sub. pirinica Assenov

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aubrieta columnae is small and yellowish-purple in color. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and spindly, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aubrieta columnae 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 columnae

Aubrieta columnae can be found in Turkey.

Aubrieta columnae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aubrieta columnae?

Aubrieta columnae

What is the common name of Aubrieta columnae?

Column Aubrieta

What is the natural habitat of Aubrieta columnae?

It is native to the mountains of the Middle East

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