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
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.
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 Crambe genus
Crambe feuilleei,
Crambe alutacea,
Crambe arborea,
Crambe armena,
Crambe cordifolia,
Crambe edentula,
Crambe filiformis,
Crambe fruticosa,
Crambe gigantea,
Crambe gomeraea,
Crambe gordjagini,
Crambe grandiflora,
Crambe grossheimii,
Crambe hedgei,
Crambe hispanica,
Crambe juncea,
Crambe kilimandscharica,
Crambe koktebelica,
Crambe kralikii,
Crambe laevigata,
Crambe maritima,
Crambe microcarpa,
Crambe orientalis,
Crambe pinnatifida,
Crambe pritzelii,
Crambe scaberrima,
Crambe schugnana,
Crambe scoparia,
Crambe sinuatodentata,
Crambe steveniana,
Crambe strigosa,
Crambe sventenii,
Crambe tamadabensis,
Crambe tatarica,
Crambe wildpretii,
Crambe sinuato-dentata,
Crambe tataria,
Crambe gordjaginii,
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,