Crambe hedgei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hedgei
ID:
625249
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.I.Khalilov
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 75: 1169 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624581
Common Names
- Hedgei Crambe
- Hedge Crambe
- Crambe hedgei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crambe hedgei (also called Hedgei, 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 hedgei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crambe hedgei 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crambe hedgei 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 hedgei
Crambe hedgei can be found in western Asia, primarily in Turkey.
Crambe hedgei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crambe hedgei?
Crambe hedgei
What is the common name of Crambe hedgei?
Hedge's Crambe
What is the natural habitat of Crambe hedgei?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2741280: Based on the initial data import
I.I. Khalilov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.I.Khalilov' in the authors string.