Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
incurva
ID:
681877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 71: 101 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681210

Common Names

  • Eudema Incurva
  • Incurva Eudema
  • Eudema Moss

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Description

Eudema incurva (also called Curved Eudema, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers that appear in spring and summer. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along the edges of wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eudema incurva is a small flowering plant that is often used in gardens and parks as an ornamental shrub. It has attractive, fragrant white flowers and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eudema incurva is white or cream in colour, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eudema incurva is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 30 cm (1 ft). It is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in spring and the divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Eudema incurva

Eudema incurva is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Eudema incurva FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Eudema incurva?

Eudema incurva prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

What is the ideal climate for Eudema incurva?

Eudema incurva prefers a temperate climate with cool summers and mild winters.

How much water does Eudema incurva need?

Eudema incurva needs moderate amounts of water and should not be over-watered.

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-2802794: Based on the initial data import
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.