Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
teretifolia
ID:
70070

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Batt. & Trab.) Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 15: 74 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069399

Common Names

  • Teretifolia Crambella
  • Tall Crambella
  • Crambella

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Synonyms

  • Crambe teretifolia Batt. & Trab. [unknown]

Description

Crambella teretifolia (also called Toothed Crambella, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 15 cm tall. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers with four petals. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crambella teretifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crambella teretifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 5-7mm. The seeds are small, dark brown and cylindrical-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crambella teretifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections. Plant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring or late fall in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. The seedlings should emerge in about two weeks.

Where to Find Crambella teretifolia

Crambella teretifolia is native to South America and can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Crambella teretifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crambella teretifolia?

Crambella teretifolia

What is the common name of Crambella teretifolia?

Crambella

What is the family of Crambella teretifolia?

Asteraceae

Species in the Crambella genus

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 gcc-26222: Based on the initial data import
Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
Louis Charles Trabut (1853-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trab.' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.