Status:
valid
Authors:
Muschl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Man. Fl. Egypt 1: 421 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358664
Common Names
- Lobularia arabica
- Arabian Lobularia
- Lobularia
Synonyms
- Koniga arabica Boiss. [unknown]
- Alyssum arabicum T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
Description
Lobularia arabica (also called Arabian sweet alyssum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the Middle East. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is commonly found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lobularia arabica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control on slopes and in roadside plantings.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lobularia arabica has small, white flowers in clusters of three, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The seeds are small, winged, and are dispersed by the wind. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a tuft of needle-like leaves at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lobularia arabica is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Once rooted, the cuttings can be potted up into individual containers.
Where to Find Lobularia arabica
Lobularia arabica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Lobularia arabica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobularia arabica?
Lobularia arabica
What type of plant is Lobularia arabica?
An annual herb
Where is Lobularia arabica found?
It is found in the Middle East and North Africa
Species in the Lobularia 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,