Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
caucasica
ID:
542698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Hort. Berol. , Suppl.: 45 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542030

Common Names

  • Caucasica Rock Cress
  • Caucasica's Rock Cress
  • Caucasica Cress

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Synonyms

  • Turritis verna Lam. [unknown]
  • Arabis albida racemopuberula N.Busch [unknown]
  • Arabis caucasica dolichothrix (N.Busch) Grossh. [unknown]
  • Arabis albida Steven ex Fisch. [unknown]
  • Arabis albida dolichothrix N.Busch [unknown]
  • Arabis alpina Georgi [unknown]
  • Arabis alpina caucasica (Willd.) Briq. [valid]
  • Arabis alpina flavescens Griseb. [unknown]
  • Arabis alpina flavescens (Gris) Hayek [unknown]
  • Arabis billardierei DC. [unknown]
  • Arabis colchica Kolak. [unknown]
  • Arabis dolichothrix (N.Busch) N.Busch [unknown]
  • Arabis longifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Arabis olympica Sibth. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Arabis sicula Steven [unknown]
  • Arabis tenorei A.Huet ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Arabis thyrsoidea Sm. [unknown]
  • Arabis viscosa DC. [unknown]
  • Cardamine viscosa S.G.Gmel. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus mollis Hornem. [unknown]
  • Crucifera albida E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Erysimum albidum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Arabis caucasica caucasica [unknown]
  • Arabis alpina flavescens Griseb. [deprecated]
  • Arabis caucasica flavescens (Griseb.) F.K.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Arabis caucasica (also called Caucasian 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 caucasica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, 4-petaled, with yellow center. Seed: Small, round, black. Seedlings: Oval-shaped with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arabis caucasica is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in early spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a new location.

Where to Find Arabis caucasica

Arabis caucasica is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Arabis caucasica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabis caucasica?

Arabis caucasica

What is the common name of Arabis caucasica?

Caucasian rockcress

Where does Arabis caucasica 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,

References