Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
engleriana
ID:
542841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muschl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 49: 91 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542173

Common Names

  • Engleriana Rock Cress
  • Engleriana's Rock Cress
  • Engleriana Cress

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Description

Arabis engleriana (also called 'Engler's rockcress', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and linear leaves. It is typically found in rocky and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arabis engleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arabis engleriana is a small, white, four-petaled bloom. The seed is small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, thin stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arabis engleriana 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 engleriana

Arabis engleriana can be found in the western United States, from California to Idaho and Montana.

Arabis engleriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabis engleriana?

Arabis engleriana

What is the common name of Arabis engleriana?

Engler's Rockcress

What is the natural habitat of Arabis engleriana?

Arabis engleriana is found in rocky habitats in western North America.

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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