Aubrieta gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
557515
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruner ex Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 1: 74 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556847
Common Names
- Aubrieta gracilis
- Gracilis Aubrieta
- Gracilis Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aubrieta gracilis (also called Slender 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 gracilis 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 gracilis has small, four-petalled, white flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aubrieta gracilis 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 gracilis
Aubrieta gracilis can be found in Turkey.
Aubrieta gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aubrieta gracilis?
Aubrieta gracilis
What is the common name of Aubrieta gracilis?
Slender Rock Cress
What is the family of Aubrieta gracilis?
Brassicaceae
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm von Spruner (1805-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:278787-1: Based on the initial data import