Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
glabrescens
ID:
557514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turrill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 95: 384 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556846



Common Names

  • Aubrieta glabrescens
  • Glabrescens Aubrieta
  • Glabrescens Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Aubrieta deltoidea degeniana Bald. [unknown]
  • Aubrieta gracilis degeniana (Bald.) Hayek [unknown]
  • Aubrieta gracilis degeniana (Bald.) Phitos [unknown]
  • Aubrieta gracilis glabrescens (Turrill) Akeroyd [unknown]

Description

Aubrieta glabrescens (also called Smooth 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 glabrescens 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aubrieta glabrescens has small, four-petalled, blue flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aubrieta glabrescens 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 glabrescens

Aubrieta glabrescens can be found in Turkey.

Aubrieta glabrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aubrieta glabrescens?

Aubrieta glabrescens

What is the common name of Aubrieta glabrescens?

Smooth Rock Cress

What is the family of Aubrieta glabrescens?

Brassicaceae

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