Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
himalaicum
ID:
684329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5: 164 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683662



Common Names

  • Eutrema himalaicum
  • Himalaicum Eutrema
  • Himalaicum


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Description

Eutrema himalaicum (also called 'Himalayan 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 himalaicum 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 himalaicum 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 himalaicum 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 himalaicum

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

Eutrema himalaicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eutrema himalaicum?

Eutrema himalaicum

What is the common name of Eutrema himalaicum?

Himalayan Saltwort

What is the family of Eutrema himalaicum?

Brassicaceae

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-2805487: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.