Status:
valid
Authors:
(Emb. & Maire) Salmerón-Sánchez, Mota & Fuertes
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 2482 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344544
Description
Cuprella antiatlantica (also called Anti-Atlantic Cuprella, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Morocco. It has green foliage and yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils in open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cuprella antiatlantica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cuprella antiatlantica has small white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cuprella antiatlantica can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will benefit from regular watering during the summer months. It may need protection from frost in colder climates.
Where to Find Cuprella antiatlantica
Cuprella antiatlantica can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the countries of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Cuprella antiatlantica FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Cuprella antiatlantica?
Cuprella antiatlantica is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the preferred soil conditions for Cuprella antiatlantica?
Cuprella antiatlantica prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.
What is the optimal temperature for Cuprella antiatlantica?
Cuprella antiatlantica prefers temperatures between 10-25°C.
Species in the Cuprella 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,