Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
croatica
ID:
542439

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schott) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 325 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541771

Common Names

  • Arabidopsis croatica
  • Croatian Thale Cress
  • Croatian Rockcress

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Synonyms

  • Arabis croatica Schott ex Nyman & Kotschy [unknown]
  • Cardaminopsis croatica Jáv. [unknown]

Description

Arabidopsis croatica (also called Croatian Arabidopsis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small white flowers and grows in dry meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arabidopsis croatica 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 croatica 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 croatica

Arabidopsis croatica can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of North Africa.

Arabidopsis croatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabidopsis croatica?

Arabidopsis croatica

What is the common name of Arabidopsis croatica?

Croatica

What is the natural habitat of Arabidopsis croatica?

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-2645209: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
Steve Lawrence O'Kane (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Kane' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.