Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
serpillifolia
ID:
543493

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Prosp. Hist. Pl. Dauphiné : 39 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542825

Common Names

  • Arabis serpillifolia
  • Ribwort Rock-cress
  • Ribwort-leaved Rock-cress

Searching for Arabis serpillifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Arabis serpillifolia (also called Creeping Rockcress, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in rocky, open areas, such as cliffs and talus slopes. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Arabis serpillifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its edible leaves which can be used in salads.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arabis serpillifolia sub. cretica (Boiss. & Heldr.) B.M.G.Jones
Arabis serpillifolia sub. nivalis (Guss.) B.M.G.Jones

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Searching for Arabis serpillifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Arabis serpillifolia is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from the stem and root it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Arabis serpillifolia

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

Arabis serpillifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabis serpillifolia?

Arabis serpillifolia

What is the family of Arabis serpillifolia?

Brassicaceae

What is the natural habitat of Arabis serpillifolia?

Grasslands

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