Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fr.) Norrl. ex O.E.Schulz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Meddeland. Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 2: 12 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541826
Common Names
- Swedish Rockcress
- Swedish Arabis
- Arabidopsis suecica
Synonyms
- Sisymbrium suecicum (Fr.) Nyman [unknown]
- Arabis suecica (Fr.) Nyman [deprecated]
- Arabis arenosa suecica (Fr.) Ahlfv. [unknown]
- Arabis arenosa suecica (Fr.) Cajander [unknown]
- Arabis thaliana suecica Fr. [unknown]
- Cardaminopsis suecica (Fr.) Hiitonen ex Hyl. [unknown]
- Hylandra suecica (Fr.) Á.Löve [unknown]
- Arabis suecica (Fr.) Nyman [unknown]
- Stenophragma suecicum (Fr.) Čelak. ex Prantl [unknown]
- Cardaminopsis suecica (Fr.) Hiitonen [unknown]
Description
Arabidopsis suecica (also called Swedish 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 suecica 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 suecica 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 suecica 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 suecica
Arabidopsis suecica can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Arabidopsis suecica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arabidopsis suecica?
Arabidopsis suecica
What is the common name of Arabidopsis suecica?
Swedish Arabidopsis
What is the natural habitat of Arabidopsis suecica?
Arabidopsis suecica is found in rocky habitats in northern Europe.
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,