Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
lowndesii
ID:
684341

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Hara) Al-Shehbaz & Warwick

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 10: 133 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683674



Common Names

  • Lowndes' Eutrema
  • Lowndes' Eutrema Plant
  • Lowndes' Eutrema Flower


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Description

Eutrema lowndesii (also called 'Lowndes' 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 lowndesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eutrema lowndesii 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 lowndesii 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 lowndesii

Eutrema lowndesii can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Tibet.

Eutrema lowndesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eutrema lowndesii?

Eutrema lowndesii

What are the common names of Eutrema lowndesii?

Lowndes' watercress

What is the growth habit of Eutrema lowndesii?

Eutrema lowndesii is an aquatic perennial herb

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-2805498: Based on the initial data import
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' 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.