Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
oregana
ID:
543256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rollins

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 43: 349 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542588

Common Names

  • Oregon Rockcress
  • Oregon Alpine Rockcress
  • Oregon Meadow Rockcress

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Synonyms

  • Arabis purpurascens Howell ex Greene [unknown]

Description

Arabis oregana (also called Oregon Rockcress, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It typically grows in rocky habitats, such as alpine meadows and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Arabis oregana is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arabis oregana has white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arabis oregana is a perennial evergreen shrub that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay and sand. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Arabis oregana

Arabis oregana can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

Arabis oregana FAQ

What are the growing conditions of Arabis oregana?

Arabis oregana prefers moist, sunny areas with well-drained soil.

How often should Arabis oregana be watered?

Arabis oregana should be watered regularly, about once a week.

How big does Arabis oregana grow?

Arabis oregana can grow up to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide.

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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