Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 325 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541792
Common Names
- Lyrate Rockcress
- Lyre-leaved Rockcress
- Lyrate Arabis
Synonyms
- Sisymbrium arabidoides Hook. [unknown]
- Arabis lyrata L. [unknown]
- Arabis lyrata parvisiliqua M.Hopkins [unknown]
- Cardamine spathulata Michx. [unknown]
- Cardaminopsis lyrata (L.) Hiitonen [unknown]
- Erysimum lyratum (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Hesperis humifusa (J.Vahl) Kuntze [unknown]
- Arabis lyrata lyrata [unknown]
- Arabidopsis lyrata lyrata [unknown]
Description
Arabidopsis lyrata (also called Lyre-leaved Thale Cress, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It can be found in rocky habitats, such as alpine meadows, scree, and walls.
Uses & Benefits
Arabidopsis lyrata 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 lyrata sub. kamchatica (Fisch. ex DC.) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz
Arabidopsis lyrata sub. petraea (L.) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arabidopsis lyrata 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 lyrata 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 lyrata
Arabidopsis lyrata can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Arabidopsis lyrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arabidopsis lyrata?
Arabidopsis lyrata
What is the common name of Arabidopsis lyrata?
Lyrata
What is the natural habitat of Arabidopsis lyrata?
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,