Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
deltoidea
ID:
557498

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 294 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556830

Common Names

  • Aubrieta deltoidea
  • Deltoidea Aubrieta
  • Deltoidea Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Vesicaria deltoidea Poir. [unknown]
  • Alyssum deltoideum L. [unknown]
  • Aubrieta deltoidea graeca (Griseb.) Regel [unknown]
  • Aubrieta deltoidea intermedia (Heldr. & Orph. ex Boiss.) Bald. [unknown]
  • Aubrieta deltoidea macedonica (Adamović) Phitos [unknown]
  • Aubrieta deltoidea sicula Strobl [valid]
  • Aubrieta deltoidea sporadum (Phitos) Phitos [unknown]
  • Aubrieta floribunda Spach [unknown]
  • Aubrieta graeca Griseb. [unknown]
  • Aubrieta hesperidiflora G.Don ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Aubrieta integrifolia Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Crucifera aubrieta E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Draba hesperidiflora Lam. [unknown]
  • Farsetia deltoidea R.Br. [unknown]
  • Farsetia italica Ces., Pass. & Gibelli [unknown]
  • Aubrieta deltoidea sporadum Phitos [unknown]
  • Aubrieta deltoidea sicula (Strobl) Phitos [unknown]
  • Aubrieta canescens canescens [unknown]
  • Aubrieta deltoidea deltoidea [unknown]

Description

Aubrieta deltoidea (also called Deltoid Aubrieta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Turkey. It typically grows in rocky soils, and is found in alpine regions.

Uses & Benefits

Aubrieta deltoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a high tolerance for drought and is also used in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aubrieta deltoidea has small, four-petalled, deep purple flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aubrieta deltoidea is a small, evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps of plants.

Where to Find Aubrieta deltoidea

Aubrieta deltoidea can be found in Turkey.

Aubrieta deltoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aubrieta deltoidea?

Aubrieta deltoidea

What is the common name of Aubrieta deltoidea?

Deltoid Aubrieta

What is the natural habitat of Aubrieta deltoidea?

It is native to the mountains of the Middle East

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2666134: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.