Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
pedemontana
ID:
542477

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 326 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541809

Common Names

  • Pedemontana Rockcress
  • Pedemontana Arabis
  • Arabidopsis pedemontana

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Synonyms

  • Arabis cebennensis pedemontana (Boiss.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Arabis pedemontana Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cardaminopsis pedemontana (Boiss.) Burdet [unknown]
  • Arabis cebennensis pedemontana (Boiss.) Govaerts [unknown]

Description

Arabidopsis pedemontana (also called Pedemont 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 pedemontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are often used for cut flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arabidopsis pedemontana 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 pedemontana 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 pedemontana

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

Arabidopsis pedemontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabidopsis pedemontana?

Arabidopsis pedemontana

What is the common name of Arabidopsis pedemontana?

Pedemontana

What is the natural habitat of Arabidopsis pedemontana?

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-2645243: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' 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.