Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
542947

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Scop.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1772

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol. , ed. 2, 2: 30 (1772)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542279

Common Names

  • Arabis hirsuta
  • Hairy Rockcress
  • Hairy Wall-rocket

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Synonyms

  • Turritis hirtella Fourr. [unknown]
  • Turritis idanensis Fourr. [unknown]
  • Turritis collisparsa Fourr. [unknown]
  • Turritis gerardiana Ramond ex DC. [unknown]
  • Turritis raji J.Presl & C.Presl [unknown]
  • Turritis multiflora Lapeyr. [unknown]
  • Turritis accedens Fourr. [unknown]
  • Turritis stenopetala Willd. [unknown]
  • Arabis accedens Jord. [unknown]
  • Arabis brownii Jord. [unknown]
  • Arabis collisparsa Jord. [unknown]
  • Arabis conferta Willd. ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Arabis contracta Spenn. [unknown]
  • Arabis curtisiliqua DC. [unknown]
  • Arabis glastifolia Rchb. [unknown]
  • Arabis gracilescens Jord. [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta americana J.Tuzson [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta angustifolia (Vis.) Nikolic [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta banffica J.Tuzson [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta brownii (Jord.) Titz [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta constrictoides Tuzson [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta crepidifolia J.Tuzson [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta exauriculata Kurtz [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta gracilis J.Tuzson [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta grandiflora J.Tuzson [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta iowensis J.Tuzson [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta krausei J.Tuzson [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta laevis J.Tuzson [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta lilacina J.Tuzson [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta minshallii B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta nipponica (Franch. & Sav.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta nipponica (Franch. & Savat.) C.C.Yuan & T.Y.Cheo [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta novomexicana J.Tuzson [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta ovata (Pursh) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta platystigma Beck [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta subexauriculata Kurtz [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta subsetosa J.Tuzson [unknown]
  • Arabis hirtella Jord. [unknown]
  • Arabis idanensis Jord. [unknown]
  • Arabis marschalliana hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Arabis montana Lam. [unknown]
  • Arabis nemoralis C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Arabis nemoralis Steud. [unknown]
  • Arabis nipponica (Franch. & Sav.) H.Boissieu [unknown]
  • Arabis petricola Jord. [unknown]
  • Arabis platystigma Beck [unknown]
  • Arabis propera Jord. [unknown]
  • Arabis propinqua Jord. [unknown]
  • Arabis reichenbachii Syme [unknown]
  • Arabis retziana Beurl. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Arabis rupestris Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Arabis sagittata nipponica Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Crucifera contracta E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Erysimum hirsutum Crantz [unknown]
  • Erysimum hirsutum (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Erysimum hirtum Crantz [unknown]
  • Turritis praecox Sm. [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta sessilifolia Gaudin [unknown]
  • Turritis hirsuta L. [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta hirsuta [unknown]
  • Turrita hirsuta Bubani [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta purpurea Y.Z.Lan & T.Y.Cheo [unknown]

Description

Arabis hirsuta (also called Hairy Rock-cress, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in rocky areas, such as cliffs and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Arabis hirsuta is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arabis hirsuta var. glabrata Torr. & A.Gray
Arabis hirsuta var. hornungiana (Schur) Govaerts
Arabis hirsuta var. sadina (Samp.) Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arabis hirsuta has small white flowers, each with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arabis hirsuta 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 hirsuta

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

Arabis hirsuta FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Arabis hirsuta?

6.0-7.0

What is the optimal temperature for Arabis hirsuta?

10-20°C

What is the optimal light for Arabis hirsuta?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2645681: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Giovanni Antonio Scopoli (1723-1788): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scop.' in the authors string.