Iberis aurosica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurosica
ID:
729446
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chaix
Source:
cmp
Year:
1786
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Dauphiné 1: 349 (1786)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728779
Common Names
- Iberis aurosica
- Auros Iberis
- Auros Candytuft
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iberis aurosica (also called Golden Candytuft, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long stem with small yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Iberis aurosica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Iberis aurosica sub. nana (All.) MorenoFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iberis aurosica has yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iberis aurosica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate some drought. It should be pruned in late winter or early spring to keep it looking tidy.
Where to Find Iberis aurosica
Iberis aurosica is native to the Mediterranean region.
Iberis aurosica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iberis aurosica?
Iberis aurosica
What is the family of Iberis aurosica?
Brassicaceae
What is the type of Iberis aurosica?
Herb
Species in the Iberis genus
Iberis amara, Iberis atlantica, Iberis aurosica, Iberis balansae, Iberis balansae, Iberis bernardiana, Iberis carnosa, Iberis ciliata, Iberis contracta, Iberis fontqueri, Iberis gibraltarica, Iberis grosii, Iberis linifolia, Iberis nazarita, Iberis odorata, Iberis pectinata, Iberis pinnata, Iberis procumbens, Iberis saxatilis, Iberis semperflorens, Iberis sempervirens, Iberis simplex, Iberis spathulata, Iberis umbellata, Iberis carica, Iberis obovata, Iberis peyerimhoffii, Iberis runemarkii, Iberis corifolia, Iberis symplex, Iberis oschtenica,
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-2859708: Based on the initial data import
Dominique Chaix (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaix' in the authors string.