Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
edentula
ID:
625227

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey. ex Korsh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Izv. Imp. Akad. Nauk , ser. 5, 9: 421 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624559



Common Names

  • Edentula Crambe
  • Edentulous Crambe
  • Crambe edentula


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Synonyms

  • Crambe cretacea Czerniak. [unknown]
  • Crambe edentula cretacea Czerniak. [unknown]
  • Crambe edentula balchanica Czerniak. [unknown]
  • Crambe edentula glabrata (Freyn & Sint.) Prina [unknown]
  • Crambe juncea glabrata Freyn & Sint. [unknown]

Description

Crambe edentula (also called Edentula, 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 edentula 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 edentula 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 edentula is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Crambe edentula

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

Crambe edentula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crambe edentula?

Crambe edentula

What is the common name of Crambe edentula?

Toothless Crambe

Where is Crambe edentula 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2741260: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Sergéi Korzhinski (1861-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korsh.' in the authors string.