Status:
valid
Authors:
Cambess.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Voy. Inde 4: 18 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654800
Common Names
- Douepea tortuosa
- Twisted Douepea
- Twisted-leaved Douepea
Description
Douepea tortuosa (also called Tortuous Draba, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Douepea tortuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Douepea tortuosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Douepea tortuosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and poor soils. It is best grown in a sunny position in a well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division.
Where to Find Douepea tortuosa
Douepea tortuosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in the Canary Islands.
Douepea tortuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Douepea tortuosa?
Douepea tortuosa
What are the common names of Douepea tortuosa?
Twisted Douepea
What is the natural habitat of Douepea tortuosa?
Dry, rocky hillsides, scrubland, and grassland
Species in the Douepea 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,