Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
erubescens
ID:
557510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 1: 268 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556842

Common Names

  • Aubrieta erubescens
  • Erubescens Aubrieta
  • Erubescens Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Aubrieta erubescens latifolia Tocl & Rohlena [unknown]

Description

Aubrieta erubescens (also called Blushing 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 erubescens 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 erubescens has small, four-petalled, pink 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 erubescens 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 erubescens

Aubrieta erubescens can be found in Turkey.

Aubrieta erubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aubrieta erubescens?

Aubrieta erubescens

What is the common name of Aubrieta erubescens?

Purple Rock Cress

What is the family of Aubrieta erubescens?

Brassicaceae

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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