Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
alutacea
ID:
625203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 27: 52 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624535



Common Names

  • Alutacea Crambe
  • Alutacean Crambe
  • Crambe alutacea


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Synonyms

  • Crambe orientalis alutacea (Hand.-Mazz.) Hedge & Hub.-Mor. [unknown]

Description

Crambe alutacea (also called Alutacea, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to the highlands of Peru and Bolivia and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crambe alutacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crambe alutacea is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crambe alutacea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Crambe alutacea

Crambe alutacea is native to Central Asia. It can be found in the wild in the mountains of the region.

Crambe alutacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crambe alutacea?

Crambe alutacea

What is the common name of Crambe alutacea?

Leathery Crambe

Where is Crambe alutacea native to?

Central and South America

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