Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
bernardiana
ID:
729454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gren. & Godr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. France 1: 138 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728787



Common Names

  • Iberis bernardiana
  • Bernard's Iberis
  • Bernard's Candytuft


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Description

Iberis bernardiana (also called Bernard's 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 white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Iberis bernardiana 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iberis bernardiana has white flowers with yellow centers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iberis bernardiana is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division, cuttings, or seed. The plant will spread by underground rhizomes and can become invasive in some areas.

Where to Find Iberis bernardiana

Iberis bernardiana is native to the Mediterranean region.

Iberis bernardiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iberis bernardiana?

Iberis bernardiana

What is the family of Iberis bernardiana?

Brassicaceae

What is the type of Iberis bernardiana?

Herb

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-2859718: Based on the initial data import
Dominique Alexandre Godron (1807-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Godr.' in the authors string.
Jean Charles Marie Grenier (1808-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gren.' in the authors string.