Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
eremigena
ID:
542417

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) E.A.Shaw

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Australia 89: 197 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541749



Common Names

  • Arabidella eremigena
  • Desert Arabidella
  • Desert Arabidopsis


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Synonyms

  • Blennodia eremigena (F.Muell.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Micromystria eremigena O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium eremigenum F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Arabidella eremigena (also called desert arabis, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Arabidella eremigena is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardening. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arabidella eremigena has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arabidella eremigena is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny spot in the garden and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the rootstock in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Arabidella eremigena

Arabidella eremigena is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Arabidella eremigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabidella eremigena?

Arabidella eremigena

What is the common name of Arabidella eremigena?

Desert Arabidella

What is the natural habitat of Arabidella eremigena?

Deserts and dry areas in Central and South America

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 kew-2645188: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Anne Shaw (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Shaw' in the authors string.