Status:
valid
Authors:
Bonpl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Pl. Aequinoct. 2: 133 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681222
Common Names
- Eudema Rupestris
- Rupestris Eudema
- Eudema Flower
Synonyms
- Brayopsis grandiflora (Planch.) Gilg & Muschl. [unknown]
- Draba humboldtii Desv. [unknown]
- Eudema grandiflora Planch. [unknown]
- Eutrema humboldtii Spreng. [unknown]
- Sisymbrium rupestre Wedd. [unknown]
- Hesperis rupestris (Bonpl.) Kuntze [illegitimate]
- Sisymbrium grandiflorum Wedd. [unknown]
- Hesperis planchoniana Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Eudema rupestris (also called Rock 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 rupestris 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 rupestris is a yellow-green spike, the seed is an ovoid nutlet and the seedlings are tufted.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eudema rupestris 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 rupestris
Eudema rupestris is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Eudema rupestris FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Eudema rupestris?
Eudema rupestris prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
What is the ideal climate for Eudema rupestris?
Eudema rupestris prefers a temperate climate with cool summers and mild winters.
How much water does Eudema rupestris need?
Eudema rupestris needs moderate amounts of water and should not be over-watered.
Species in the Eudema genus
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,