Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
arenosa
ID:
542431

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Lawalrée

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 92: 242 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541763

Common Names

  • Arabidopsis arenosa
  • Sand Arabidopsis
  • Sand Rockcress

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Synonyms

  • Turritis arenosa Lapeyr. [unknown]
  • Stenophragma arenosum B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Arabis arenaria Schrank [unknown]
  • Arabis arenosa Scop. [unknown]
  • Arabis halleri Luce [unknown]
  • Arabis segetalis Schur [unknown]
  • Cardamine arenosa Roth [unknown]
  • Cardamine petraea Townson [unknown]
  • Cardaminopsis arenosa (L.) Hayek [unknown]
  • Crucifera arenosa E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Cardaminopsis carpatica Mesicek [unknown]
  • Cardaminopsis arenosa arenosa [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium arenosum L. [unknown]
  • Arabidopsis arenosa arenosa [unknown]

Description

Arabidopsis arenosa (also called Sand 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 sandy areas, and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arabidopsis arenosa sub. borbasii (Zapał.) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arabidopsis arenosa 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

Arabidopsis arenosa is an annual plant that is native to Europe. 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 Arabidopsis arenosa

Arabidopsis arenosa can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Arabidopsis arenosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabidopsis arenosa?

Arabidopsis arenosa

What is the common name of Arabidopsis arenosa?

Arenosa

What is the natural habitat of Arabidopsis arenosa?

Mountain meadows in western North 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-2645201: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
André Lawalrée (1921-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lawalrée' in the authors string.