Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
amplexicaulis
ID:
542558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edgew.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 20: 31 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541890

Common Names

  • Clasping Rockcress
  • Clasping Arabis
  • Arabis amplexicaulis

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Synonyms

  • Arabis kanawarensis Royle ex Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Arabis patens Royle ex Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Erysimum amplexicaule Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Arabis amplexicaulis (also called Rock Cress, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and alpine meadows. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of up to 20 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Arabis amplexicaulis 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 amplexicaulis 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 amplexicaulis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It is generally pest and disease free.

Where to Find Arabis amplexicaulis

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

Arabis amplexicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabis amplexicaulis?

Arabis amplexicaulis

What is the common name of Arabis amplexicaulis?

Clasping rockcress

Where does Arabis amplexicaulis grow?

It grows in rocky places in the mountains of Europe

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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