Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
nasturtium
ID:
542421

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Australia 79: 191 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541753



Common Names

  • Arabidella nasturtium
  • Watercress Arabidella
  • Watercress Arabidopsis


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Synonyms

  • Blennodia nasturtioides Benth. [unknown]
  • Blennodia nasturtium Druce [unknown]
  • Erysimum nasturtium F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium nasturtioides F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Micromystria nasturtium O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Arabidella nasturtium (also called Nasturtium 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 nasturtium 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 nasturtium 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 nasturtium 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 nasturtium

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

Arabidella nasturtium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabidella nasturtium?

Arabidella nasturtium

What is the common name of Arabidella nasturtium?

Nasturtium Arabidella

What is the natural habitat of Arabidella nasturtium?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-2645191: 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.