Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
altaicum
ID:
684308

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Mey.) Al-Shehbaz & Warwick

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 10: 132 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683641



Common Names

  • Eutrema altaicum
  • Altaicum Eutrema
  • Altaicum


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Synonyms

  • Cochlearia altaica (C.A.Mey.) Hook.f. & T.Anderson [unknown]
  • Taphrospermum altaicum C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Taphrospermum altaicum macrocarpum C.H.An [unknown]
  • Cochlearia altaica (C.A.Mey.) Hook.f. & T.Anderson [deprecated]

Description

Eutrema altaicum (also called Altai Eutrema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Siberia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are usually white or pink and have five petals. It grows in dry meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eutrema altaicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eutrema altaicum is white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eutrema altaicum is a perennial plant that is grown from seeds. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Eutrema altaicum

Eutrema altaicum can be found in parts of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Eutrema altaicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eutrema altaicum?

Eutrema altaicum

What is the family of Eutrema altaicum?

Brassicaceae

What is the habitat of Eutrema altaicum?

Grasslands and meadows

Species in the Eutrema genus

Eutrema bouffordii, Eutrema altaicum, Eutrema botschantzevii, Eutrema cordifolium, Eutrema deltoideum, Eutrema edwardsii, Eutrema fontanum, Eutrema grandiflorum, Eutrema halophilum, Eutrema heterophyllum, Eutrema himalaicum, Eutrema integrifolium, Eutrema japonicum, Eutrema lowndesii, Eutrema parviflorum, Eutrema platypetalum, Eutrema pseudocordifolium, Eutrema salsugineum, Eutrema schulzii, Eutrema sherriffii, Eutrema tenue, Eutrema thibeticum, Eutrema verticillatum, Eutrema violifolium, Eutrema wuchengyii, Eutrema yungshunense, Eutrema yunnanense, Eutrema xingshanensis, Eutrema yungshunensis, Eutrema nanum, Eutrema zhuxiense, Eutrema bulbiferum, Eutrema tianshanense, Eutrema nepalense, Eutrema purii, Eutrema renifolium, Eutrema scapiflorum, Eutrema minutissimum, Eutrema sinense, Eutrema baimashanicum,

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-2805467: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Suzanne I. Warwick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warwick' in the authors string.