Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
542710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clairv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Man. Herbor. Suisse 222 1811

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542042

Common Names

  • Ciliata Rock Cress
  • Ciliata's Rock Cress
  • Ciliata Cress

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Synonyms

  • Turritis cenisia Fourr. [unknown]
  • Turritis alpestris Schleich. [unknown]
  • Arabis alpestris Schleich. ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Arabis arcuata Shuttlew. ex Godet [unknown]
  • Arabis cenisia Reut. [unknown]
  • Arabis ciliata Auct. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Arabis corymbiflora Vest [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta DC. [unknown]
  • Arabis hybrida Reut. [unknown]
  • Arabis stricta Sieber ex Tausch [unknown]
  • Arabis subnitens Jord. [unknown]
  • Arabis vesula Jord. [unknown]
  • Crucifera alpestris E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Erysimum alpestre (Schleich. ex Rchb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Erysimum arcuatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Erysimum rupestre Kuntze [unknown]
  • Turritis ciliata Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Arabis corymbiflora glabrata Thell. [unknown]
  • Arabis corymbiflora corymbiflora [unknown]
  • Turritis alpina L. [unknown]
  • Turrita arcuata Bubani [unknown]

Description

Arabis ciliata (also called Fringed 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 ciliata 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 ciliata 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 ciliata

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

Arabis ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabis ciliata?

Arabis ciliata

Where does Arabis ciliata grow?

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

What is the growth habit of Arabis ciliata?

Arabis ciliata 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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