Status:
valid
Authors:
Svent.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Nac. Invest. Agron. 13(28): 23 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624630
Common Names
- Scoparia Crambe
- Scoparious Crambe
- Crambe scoparia
Description
Crambe scoparia (also called Broom 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 scoparia 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 scoparia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crambe scoparia 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 scoparia
Crambe scoparia can be found in western Asia, primarily in Turkey.
Crambe scoparia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crambe scoparia?
Crambe scoparia
What type of plant is Crambe scoparia?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the optimal growing temperature for Crambe scoparia?
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,