Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cretica
ID:
363067

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 13: 94 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362399



Common Names

  • Lutzia
  • Cretan Lutzia
  • Lutzia Cretica


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Synonyms

  • Vesicaria paniculata Desv. [unknown]
  • Vesicaria cretica Poir. [unknown]
  • Alyssoides cretica Medik. [unknown]
  • Alyssoides tomentosa Moench [unknown]
  • Alyssum creticum L. [unknown]
  • Alyssum oocarpum Gand. [unknown]
  • Alyssum paniculatum Desf. [unknown]
  • Lutzia fruticosa Gand. [unknown]
  • Scleroptychis cretica (L.) Degen [unknown]
  • Lutzia fruticosa australis Gand. [unknown]
  • Lutzia fruticosa globosa Gand. [unknown]
  • Lutzia fruticosa idaea Gand. [unknown]
  • Lutzia fruticosa litorea Gand. [unknown]
  • Lutzia fruticosa longifolia Gand. [unknown]

Description

Lutzia cretica (also called Cretan Lutzia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall, with deeply lobed leaves and white or pale purple flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lutzia cretica is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has small, bright green leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lutzia cretica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a curved, tubular shape. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lutzia cretica is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Lutzia cretica

Lutzia cretica is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Lutzia cretica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lutzia cretica?

Lutzia cretica

What type of plant is Lutzia cretica?

It is an annual herb

Where is Lutzia cretica found?

It is found in Crete

Species in the Lutzia 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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:912766-1: Based on the initial data import