Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
planisiliqua
ID:
543339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers. ex Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Icon. Fl. Germ. Helv. 2: 13 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542671

Common Names

  • Flatpod Rockcress
  • Flatpod Alpine Rockcress
  • Flatpod Meadow Rockcress

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Synonyms

  • Turritis pubigera Fourr. [unknown]
  • Turritis planisiliqua Pers. [unknown]
  • Turritis rigidula Fourr. [unknown]
  • Turritis nemorensis J.P.Wolff ex Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Turrita vagans Bubani [unknown]
  • Arabis alpina Luce [unknown]
  • Arabis gerardii (Besser) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta gerrardii (Besser) C.Hartm. [unknown]
  • Arabis kochii Jord. [unknown]
  • Arabis lusitanica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Arabis nemorensis (J.P.Wolff ex Hoffm.) Rchb. [unknown]
  • Arabis nemorensis planisiliqua (Pers.) Soják [unknown]
  • Arabis permixta Jord. [unknown]
  • Arabis planisiliqua nemorensis (J.P.Wolff ex Hoffm.) Soják [unknown]
  • Arabis procera Jord. [unknown]
  • Arabis pubigera Jord. [unknown]
  • Arabis rigidula Jord. [unknown]
  • Arabis rubricaulis Jord. [unknown]
  • Arabis sagittata lusitanica (Boiss.) Soják [unknown]
  • Arabis sagittata planisiliqua (Pers.) Mateo & Figuerola [unknown]
  • Arabis virescens Jord. [unknown]
  • Crucifera gerardii E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Erysimum lusitanicum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Arabis sagittata barcinonensis Sennen [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta planisiliqua (Pers.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Arabis planisiliqua planisiliqua [unknown]
  • Arabis nemorensis (J.P.Wolff ex Hoffm.) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Turritis gerardii Besser [unknown]

Description

Arabis planisiliqua (also called Plane-fruited Rock Cress, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It can be found in rocky habitats, such as alpine meadows, scree, and walls.

Uses & Benefits

Arabis planisiliqua 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 planisiliqua has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf emerging from the soil.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arabis planisiliqua is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in fall or spring.

Where to Find Arabis planisiliqua

Arabis planisiliqua can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Arabis planisiliqua FAQ

What are the growing conditions of Arabis planisiliqua?

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

How often should Arabis planisiliqua be watered?

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

How big does Arabis planisiliqua grow?

Arabis planisiliqua 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2646056: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.