Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
verna
ID:
543646

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Aiton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 4: 105 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542978



Common Names

  • Vernal Arabis
  • Vernal Rock-Cress
  • Vernal Stone-Cress


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Synonyms

  • Turrita vernalis Bubani [unknown]
  • Arabis violacea Moench [unknown]
  • Erysimum vernum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hesperis verna L. [unknown]
  • Turritis purpurea Lam. [unknown]
  • Arabis verna dasycarpa Godr. ex Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Arabis verna genuina Briq. [unknown]

Description

Arabis verna (also called Spring rock-cress, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Arabis verna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arabis verna is a small, white, four-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut-like structure, which is enclosed in a membranous sac. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant, with a single, slender stem and a few small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arabis verna is an evergreen perennial that is native to Europe. It grows best in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Arabis verna

Arabis verna is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and mountains.

Arabis verna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabis verna?

Arabis verna

What is the common name of Arabis verna?

Spring rockcress

What is the natural habitat of Arabis verna?

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,

References