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
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.
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 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,