Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
moreana
ID:
557923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzanoud. & Iatroú

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. Chron. 1: 22 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557255

Common Names

  • Aurinia moreana
  • More's alyssum
  • More's Basket of Gold

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Synonyms

  • Alyssum orientale alpinum Halácsy [unknown]
  • Alyssum saxatile alpinum Halácsy [unknown]

Description

Aurinia moreana (also called More's 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 moreana 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 moreana 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 moreana 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 moreana

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

Aurinia moreana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aurinia moreana?

Aurinia moreana

What is the common name of Aurinia moreana?

More's Aurinia

Where is Aurinia moreana 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-2666577: Based on the initial data import
Gregoris Iatroú (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iatroú' in the authors string.
Dimitris B. Tzanoudakis (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzanoud.' in the authors string.