Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
gionae
ID:
557917

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Quézel & Contandr.) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 13: 86 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557249

Common Names

  • Aurinia gionae
  • Golden alyssum
  • Basket of Gold

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Synonyms

  • Alyssum gionae Quézel & Contandr. [unknown]

Description

Aurinia gionae (also called Giona's Aurinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as steppe and desert scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Aurinia gionae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aurinia gionae is small and yellowish-green 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

Aurinia gionae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate dry conditions once established. It can be grown from seed, but germination is slow and erratic. Division is the preferred method of propagation.

Where to Find Aurinia gionae

Aurinia gionae can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Aurinia gionae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aurinia gionae?

Aurinia gionae

What is the common name of Aurinia gionae?

Gion's Aurinia

Where is Aurinia gionae found?

Albania and Greece

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-2666571: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Pierre Quézel (1926-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quézel' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.
Juliette Contandriopoulos (1922-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Contandr.' in the authors string.