Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
aculeolata
ID:
542517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 2: 69 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541849

Common Names

  • Aculeolate Rockcress
  • Aculeolate Arabis
  • Arabis aculeolata

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Description

Arabis aculeolata (also called Prickly Rock 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

Arabis aculeolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are often used for cut flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arabis aculeolata is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like with a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arabis aculeolata is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny spot in the garden and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the rootstock in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Arabis aculeolata

Arabis aculeolata can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Arabis aculeolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabis aculeolata?

Arabis aculeolata

Where does Arabis aculeolata grow?

Arabis aculeolata is native to the mountains of Europe and Asia.

What is the growth habit of Arabis aculeolata?

Arabis aculeolata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, white flowers.

Species in the Arabis genus

Arabis watsonii, Arabis elgonensis, Arabis abietina, Arabis aculeolata, Arabis alanyensis, Arabis allionii, Arabis alpina, Arabis alticola, Arabis amplexicaulis, Arabis androsacea, Arabis aubrietioides, Arabis aucheri, Arabis axilliflora, Arabis beirana, Arabis bijuga, Arabis blepharophylla, Arabis brachycarpa, Arabis bryoides, Arabis caerulea, Arabis carduchorum, Arabis caucasica, Arabis ciliata, Arabis ciliata, Arabis collina, Arabis conringioides, Arabis cretica, Arabis crucisetosa, Arabis cypria, Arabis davisii, Arabis deflexa, Arabis doberaranica, Arabis doumetii, Arabis drabiformis, Arabis engleriana, Arabis erikii, Arabis erubescens, Arabis eschscholtziana, Arabis farinacea, Arabis flagellosa, Arabis flaviflora, Arabis foliosa, Arabis furcata, Arabis gegamica, Arabis georgiana, Arabis hirsuta, Arabis huetii, Arabis ionocalyx, Arabis josiae, Arabis juresii, Arabis kashmiriaca,

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,

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