Status:
valid
Authors:
Talavera
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 50: 150 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542497
Common Names
- Mountain Rockcress
- Alpine Rockcress
- Meadow Rockcress
Description
Arabis margaritae (also called Pearl 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 margaritae 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 margaritae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arabis margaritae 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 margaritae
Arabis margaritae can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.
Arabis margaritae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arabis margaritae?
Arabis margaritae
What is the common name of Arabis margaritae?
Margaret's rockcress
What is the natural habitat of Arabis margaritae?
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,