Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
astoniae
ID:
587183

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Thomps.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 9: 156 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586515

Common Names

  • Aston's Bittercress
  • Cardamine Astoniae
  • Aston's Cress

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Description

Cardamine astoniae (also called Aston's Bittercress, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small white flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cardamine astoniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for indoor decoration. It is also known to have medicinal properties and can help reduce inflammation and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cardamine astoniae has small white flowers with four petals, small seeds, and small seedlings with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cardamine astoniae can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist. To propagate by division, separate the offsets from the mother plant and replant in a well-draining potting mix. Cultivation of Cardamine astoniae requires bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-85°F (18-29°C). It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Cardamine astoniae

Cardamine astoniae can be found in moist woodlands and meadows in Europe and North America.

Cardamine astoniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cardamine astoniae?

Cardamine astoniae

What is the common name of Cardamine astoniae?

Aston's Bittercress

What type of plant is Cardamine astoniae?

Herbaceous annual

Species in the Cardamine genus

Cardamine holmgrenii, Cardamine hupingshanensis, Cardamine abchasica, Cardamine acris, Cardamine africana, Cardamine alberti, Cardamine altaica, Cardamine altigena, Cardamine amara, Cardamine ambigua, Cardamine anemonoides, Cardamine angulata, Cardamine angustata, Cardamine anhuiensis, Cardamine apennina, Cardamine appendiculata, Cardamine arakiana, Cardamine argentina, Cardamine armoracioides, Cardamine asarifolia, Cardamine astoniae, Cardamine auriculata, Cardamine balnearia, Cardamine battagliae, Cardamine bellidifolia, Cardamine bilobata, Cardamine bipinnata, Cardamine blaisdellii, Cardamine bodinieri, Cardamine bonariensis, Cardamine bradei, Cardamine breweri, Cardamine bulbifera, Cardamine bulbosa, Cardamine calcicola, Cardamine caldeirarum, Cardamine californica, Cardamine calthifolia, Cardamine carnosa, Cardamine caroides, Cardamine castellana, Cardamine changbaiana, Cardamine chelidonia, Cardamine chenopodiifolia, Cardamine cheotaiyienii, Cardamine chilensis, Cardamine chiriensis, Cardamine circaeoides, Cardamine concatenata, Cardamine conferta,

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-2699470: Based on the initial data import
Ian R. Thompson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Thomps.' in the authors string.