Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
suecica
ID:
542494

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

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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.

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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 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-2645259: Based on the initial data import
Elias Magnus Fries (1794-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fr.' in the authors string.
Johan Petter Norrlin (1842-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norrl.' in the authors string.
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.