Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
557535

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 6: 14 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556867

Common Names

  • Aubrieta parviflora
  • Small-flowered Aubrieta
  • Aubrieta

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Synonyms

  • Aubrieta elwendica Stapf [unknown]
  • Aubrieta kotschyi Boiss. & Hohen. [unknown]
  • Aubrieta parviflora kurdica Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Aubrieta parviflora (also called Small-flowered Aubrieta, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, purple flowers and grows in rocky areas and on cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Aubrieta parviflora 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 parviflora 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 parviflora 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 parviflora

Aubrieta parviflora can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Aubrieta parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aubrieta parviflora?

Aubrieta parviflora

What is the common name of Aubrieta parviflora?

Small-flowered Rock Cress

What is the family of Aubrieta parviflora?

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,

References