Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
leucadea
ID:
557919

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guss.) K.Koch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Hort. Dendrol. : 23 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557251

Common Names

  • Aurinia leucadea
  • White alyssum
  • White Sweet Alyssum

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Synonyms

  • Alyssum leucadeum Guss. [unknown]
  • Alyssum medium Host [unknown]
  • Aurinia leucadea diomedea Brullo, De Marco & Giusso [unknown]
  • Aurinia media (Host) Schur [unknown]
  • Aurinia scopulorum Trinajstic [unknown]
  • Alyssum leucadeum scopulorum Ginzb. [unknown]
  • Aurinia leucadea media (Host) Plazibat [unknown]
  • Aurinia leucadea scopulorum (Ginzb.) Plazibat [unknown]

Description

Aurinia leucadea (also called White-flowered Aurinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as steppe and desert scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Aurinia leucadea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aurinia leucadea is small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and spindly, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aurinia leucadea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate dry conditions once established. It can be grown from seed, but germination is slow and erratic. Division is the preferred method of propagation.

Where to Find Aurinia leucadea

Aurinia leucadea can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Aurinia leucadea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aurinia leucadea?

Aurinia leucadea

What is the common name of Aurinia leucadea?

Leucade's Aurinia

Where is Aurinia leucadea found?

Greece

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-2666573: Based on the initial data import
Giovanni Gussone (1787-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guss.' in the authors string.
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.