Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochst. & Schimp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Aethiop. : 238 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036227
Common Names
- Crambe sinuato-dentata
- Sinuate-toothed Crambe
- Crambe
Description
Crambe sinuato-dentata (also called the Sinuate-Toothed Crambe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a flattened, leafy thallus that is typically 1-2 cm wide and 2-3 cm long. It is found in moist, shady places, often in coniferous forests. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Crambe sinuato-dentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Crambe sinuato-dentata are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a short, thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crambe sinuato-dentata can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a sunny, well-drained environment with a pH of 6.0-7.5. It is best to water regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Crambe sinuato-dentata
Crambe sinuato-dentata is native to the Andes Mountains in 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,