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
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.
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 Aubrieta genus
Aubrieta anamasica,
Aubrieta canescens,
Aubrieta columnae,
Aubrieta deltoidea,
Aubrieta edentula,
Aubrieta erubescens,
Aubrieta glabrescens,
Aubrieta gracilis,
Aubrieta hybrida,
Aubrieta intermedia,
Aubrieta libanotica,
Aubrieta olympica,
Aubrieta parviflora,
Aubrieta pinardi,
Aubrieta scardica,
Aubrieta scyria,
Aubrieta thessala,
Aubrieta vulcanica,
Aubrieta albanica,
Aubrieta gracilis,
Aubrieta ekimii,
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,