Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
nubigena
ID:
681881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonpl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Pl. Aequinoct. 2: 136 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681214

Common Names

  • Eudema Nubigena
  • Nubigena Eudema
  • Eudema Ivy

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Synonyms

  • Draba nubigena Desv. [unknown]
  • Eutrema bonplandii Spreng. [unknown]
  • Hesperis remyana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hesperis nubigena (Bonpl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium nubigenum Wedd. [unknown]
  • Eudema nubigena nubigena [unknown]

Description

Eudema nubigena (also called Cloudy 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 nubigena 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eudema nubigena sub. remyana (Wedd.) Al-Shehbaz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eudema nubigena 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 nubigena 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 nubigena

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

Eudema nubigena FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Eudema nubigena?

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

What is the ideal climate for Eudema nubigena?

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

How much water does Eudema nubigena need?

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

Species in the Brassicaceae family

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References