Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
lycia
ID:
543139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parolly & P.Hein

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30: 294 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542471

Common Names

  • Lycia Rock-cress
  • Lycia Arabis
  • Lycia Wall-rocket

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Arabis lycia is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in landscaping. It has a low-growing habit and is a great choice for rock gardens or as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize slopes and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arabis lycia has small, white flowers, with four stamens and four styles. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arabis lycia is a small, evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Arabis lycia

Arabis lycia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.

Arabis lycia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabis lycia?

Arabis lycia

What is the common name of Arabis lycia?

Lycian rockcress

What is the natural habitat of Arabis lycia?

It is found in rocky areas in the western United States

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-2645866: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Parolly (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parolly' in the authors string.
Peter Hein (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Hein' in the authors string.