Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
saxatilis
ID:
356722

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sweet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 467 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356054



Common Names

  • Saxatilis Kernera
  • Saxatilis Cedar
  • Saxatilis White Cedar


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Synonyms

  • Kernera decipiens Willk. [unknown]
  • Kernera myagrodes Medik. [unknown]
  • Myagrum montanum J.P.Bergeret [unknown]
  • Myagrum alpinum Lapeyr. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium saxatile Crantz [unknown]
  • Alyssum myagroides All. [unknown]
  • Alyssum rupestre Willd. [unknown]
  • Camelina myagrodes Moretti [unknown]
  • Camelina saxatilis Pers. [unknown]
  • Cochlearia decipiens Willk. [unknown]
  • Cochlearia saxatilis L. [unknown]
  • Crucifera kernera E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Gonyclisia saxatilis Dulac [unknown]
  • Kernera saxatilis saxatilis [unknown]
  • Myagrum auriculatum DC. [unknown]
  • Myagrum saxatile (L.) L. [unknown]

Description

Kernera saxatilis (also called Rock Kernera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and has a creeping habit with small, ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Kernera saxatilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Kernera saxatilis sub. boissieri (Reut.) Nyman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kernera saxatilis has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like shape. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and pointed at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kernera saxatilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late fall when the plant is actively growing. Once established, the plant requires minimal care and can tolerate drought conditions.

Where to Find Kernera saxatilis

Kernera saxatilis is native to tropical Africa.

Kernera saxatilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kernera saxatilis?

Kernera saxatilis

What is the common name of Kernera saxatilis?

Saxatilis Kernera

What is the natural habitat of Kernera saxatilis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Kernera genus

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:941444-1: Based on the initial data import