Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
613255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & A.Huet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 5: 38 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612587



Common Names

  • Clypeola elegans
  • Elegant Yellow-eyed-grass
  • Yellow-eyed-grass


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Synonyms

  • Jonthlaspi elegans Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alyssum elegans (Boiss. & A.Huet) Al-Shehbaz [unknown]

Description

Clypeola elegans (also called Elegant Yellow-eyed-grass, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and narrow leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, savannas, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Clypeola elegans is used in ornamental gardening and as a ground cover plant. It has a low-growing habit and can be used to create a carpet of foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clypeola elegans has yellow flowers with white centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clypeola elegans is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 foot in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Clypeola elegans

Clypeola elegans is native to Europe and can be found in dry, grassy habitats.

Clypeola elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clypeola elegans?

Clypeola elegans

What is the family of Clypeola elegans?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Clypeola elegans?

It is found in dry grasslands and heaths

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-2728733: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Alfred Huet du Pavillon (1829-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Huet' in the authors string.