Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayek
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 60: 93. 1910
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639189
Common Names
- Degenia velebitica
- Velebit Degenia
- Velebit Rock-Cress
Synonyms
- Lesquerella velebitica Degen [unknown]
- Alyssum velebiticum Degen [unknown]
Description
Deguelia velebitica (also called 'Velebit Degenia', among many other common names) is a shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Velebit Mountains of Croatia, and grows in dry, rocky soils in open, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Deguelia velebitica is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge or border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Degenia velebitica has small yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Degenia velebitica is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and should be about 10 cm in length. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Degenia velebitica
Deguelia velebitica is native to the Mediterranean region, including Croatia, Greece, Italy, and Montenegro.
Degenia velebitica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Degenia velebitica?
Degenia velebitica
What type of plant is Degenia velebitica?
Succulent
Where is Degenia velebitica native to?
Croatia
Species in the Degenia genus
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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,
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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,