Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
fontanum
ID:
684324

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Al-Shehbaz & Warwick

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683657



Common Names

  • Eutrema fontanum
  • Fontanum Eutrema
  • Fontanum


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Description

Eutrema fontanum (also called 'Fontan's Eutrema', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in rocky, dry hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eutrema fontanum sub. microspermum (Al-Shehbaz & G.Yang) Al-Shehbaz & Warwick
Eutrema fontanum var. microspermum (Al-Shehbaz & G.Yang) Al-Shehbaz & Warwick

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eutrema fontanum is white and has four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eutrema fontanum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The plant can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Eutrema fontanum

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

Eutrema fontanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eutrema fontanum?

Eutrema fontanum

What is the family of Eutrema fontanum?

Brassicaceae

What is the habitat of Eutrema fontanum?

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-2805481: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' 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.