Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
farinacea
ID:
542860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rupr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Fl. Caucasi : 71 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542192



Common Names

  • Mealy Rockcress
  • Mealy Arabis
  • Arabis farinacea


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Synonyms

  • Arabis albida farinacea (Rupr.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Arabis caucasica farinacea (Rupr.) Grossh. [unknown]

Description

Arabis farinacea (also called 'mealy 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 farinacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arabis farinacea 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 farinacea is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Arabis farinacea

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

Arabis farinacea FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Arabis farinacea?

6.0-7.0

What is the optimal temperature for Arabis farinacea?

10-20°C

What is the optimal light for Arabis farinacea?

Full sun to partial shade

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