Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schult.) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 326 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541803
Common Names
- Neglected Rockcress
- Neglected Arabis
- Arabidopsis neglecta
Synonyms
- Arabis floribunda Schur [unknown]
- Arabis glareosa Schur [unknown]
- Arabis neglecta Schult. [unknown]
- Arabis transsilvanica Schur [unknown]
- Cardaminopsis neglecta Hayek [unknown]
- Cardaminopsis neglecta glareosa (Schur) Soó [unknown]
- Erysimum neglectum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Arabidopsis neglecta (also called Neglected 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 neglecta 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 neglecta 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 neglecta 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 neglecta
Arabidopsis neglecta can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Arabidopsis neglecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arabidopsis neglecta?
Arabidopsis neglecta
What is the common name of Arabidopsis neglecta?
Neglecta
What is the natural habitat of Arabidopsis neglecta?
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,