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
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.
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 Arabidopsis genus
Arabidopsis arenicola,
Arabidopsis arenosa,
Arabidopsis cebennensis,
Arabidopsis croatica,
Arabidopsis halleri,
Arabidopsis lyrata,
Arabidopsis neglecta,
Arabidopsis pedemontana,
Arabidopsis petrogena,
Arabidopsis suecica,
Arabidopsis thaliana,
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,