Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
macdonaldiana
ID:
543150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eastw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 30: 488 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542482



Common Names

  • Macdonaldiana Rock-cress
  • Macdonaldiana Arabis
  • Macdonaldiana Wall-rocket


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Synonyms

  • Arabis blepharophylla mcdonaldiana (Eastw.) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Arabis serpentinicola Rollins [unknown]

Description

Arabis macdonaldiana (also called MacDonald's 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 macdonaldiana 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 macdonaldiana 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 macdonaldiana 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 macdonaldiana

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

Arabis macdonaldiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabis macdonaldiana?

Arabis macdonaldiana

What is the common name of Arabis macdonaldiana?

MacDonald's rockcress

What is the natural habitat of Arabis macdonaldiana?

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,

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