Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
procumbens
ID:
542422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tate) E.A.Shaw

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Australia 79: 200 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541754



Common Names

  • Arabidella procumbens
  • Prostrate Arabidella
  • Prostrate Arabidopsis


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Synonyms

  • Blennodia nasturtioides pinnatifida Benth. [unknown]
  • Blennodia procumbens J.M.Black [unknown]
  • Lemphoria procumbens O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium procumbens Tate [unknown]
  • Micromystria nasturtium pinnatifida (Benth.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Arabidella procumbens (also called Procumbent 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 procumbens 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 procumbens 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 procumbens 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 procumbens

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

Arabidella procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabidella procumbens?

Arabidella procumbens

What is the common name of Arabidella procumbens?

Procumbent Arabidella

What is the natural habitat of Arabidella procumbens?

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-2645192: Based on the initial data import
Ralph Tate (1840-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tate' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Anne Shaw (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Shaw' in the authors string.