Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
secunda
ID:
1037331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 1: 29 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036669



Common Names

  • Tetracme secunda
  • Tetracme
  • Secunda


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Description

Tetracme secunda (also called Second Tetracme, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves with toothed margins and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tetracme secunda is a small, evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas and can be used as a hedge or border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Tetracme secunda is yellow, with four petals and four sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened oval. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetracme secunda is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Central Asia. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Tetracme secunda

Tetracme secunda can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and in North Africa.

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