Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
542420

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.A.Shaw

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Australia 79: 184 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541752



Common Names

  • Arabidella glaucescens
  • Glaucous Arabidella
  • Glaucous Arabidopsis


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Synonyms

  • Arabidella trisecta brachycarpa (Benth.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Blennodia trisecta brachycarpa Benth. [unknown]

Description

Arabidella glaucescens (also called Glaucous Arabidopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, curved stem. It grows in rocky and grassy areas, and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Arabidella glaucescens 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 glaucescens 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 glaucescens is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take several months. It is also susceptible to root rot, so it should be planted in a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Arabidella glaucescens

Arabidella glaucescens can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of North Africa.

Arabidella glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabidella glaucescens?

Arabidella glaucescens

What is the common name of Arabidella glaucescens?

Glaucous Arabidella

What is the natural habitat of Arabidella glaucescens?

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