Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
407896

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 666 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407228



Common Names

  • Turritis glabra
  • Smooth Turritis
  • Smooth Tower Mustard


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Synonyms

  • Psilarabis glabra Fourr. [unknown]
  • Turritis rigida Wall. [unknown]
  • Turritis perfoliata Neck. [unknown]
  • Arabis columnalis Nakai [unknown]
  • Arabis crepidiopoda Griseb. ex Pant. [unknown]
  • Arabis excelsa Prokh. [unknown]
  • Arabis glabra Bernh. [unknown]
  • Arabis glabra furcatipilis M.Hopkins [unknown]
  • Arabis glabra pseudoturritis (Boiss. & Heldr.) Maire [unknown]
  • Arabis macrocarpa Torr. [unknown]
  • Arabis perfoliata Lam. [unknown]
  • Arabis pseudoturritis Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
  • Arabis turritis Vest [unknown]
  • Crucifera turritis E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Erysimum glabrum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Erysimum glastifolium Crantz [unknown]
  • Turritis stricta Host [unknown]
  • Turritis dregeana Sond. [unknown]
  • Arabis glabra glabra [unknown]
  • Turritis macrocarpa Nutt. [unknown]
  • Turritis glabra lilacina O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Turritis pseudoturritis (Boiss. & Heldr.) Velen. [unknown]
  • Turritis glabra glaberrima Kuusk [unknown]

Description

Turritis glabra (also called Glabra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, sandy soils in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Turritis glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turritis glabra has small, white flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turritis glabra is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is drought tolerant once established and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Turritis glabra

Turritis glabra can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Turritis glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turritis glabra?

Turritis glabra

What is the common name of Turritis glabra?

Glabra Violet

What is the natural habitat of Turritis glabra?

Tropical forests of South America

Species in the Turritis 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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