Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
curvipes
ID:
1037786

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. (Engler) Crucif.-Sisymbr. 260 (1924).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037124



Common Names

  • Scambopus curvipes
  • Curved Scambopus
  • Curved Scambopus Grass


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Description

Scambopus curvipes (also called Curved Scambopus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed habitats. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a flowering stem with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scambopus curvipes is a plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a natural fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scambopus curvipes has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scambopus curvipes is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Plant in well-draining soil and water regularly during the growing season. Place in a sunny location for best results.

Where to Find Scambopus curvipes

Scambopus curvipes is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Scambopus 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,

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