Crambe maritima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
625274
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 671 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624606
Common Names
- Maritima Crambe
- Maritime Crambe
- Crambe maritima
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Cochlearia maritima (L.) Crantz [unknown]
- Crambe gigantea Kit. ex Janka [unknown]
- Crambe pontica Steven ex Rupr. [unknown]
- Crambe suecia Mill. [unknown]
- Crucifera maritima E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
- Cakile pontica Prokudin [unknown]
- Crambe suecica Mill. [unknown]
Description
Crambe maritima (also called Sea Crambe, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Caucasus region. It has large, thick leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in coastal habitats and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Crambe maritima is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crambe maritima has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crambe maritima 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 maritima
Crambe maritima can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Crambe maritima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crambe maritima?
Crambe maritima
What type of plant is Crambe maritima?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the optimal growing temperature for Crambe maritima?
65-75°F
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-2741304: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.