Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.E.Jones) Dorn
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Vasc. Pl. Wyoming , ed. 3: 375 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567263
Common Names
- Boechera cobrensis
- Cobren's Boechera
- Cobren's Rockcress
Description
Boechera cobrensis (also called 'Cobre Boechera', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to North America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Boechera cobrensis is used as an ornamental plant to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Boechera cobrensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boechera cobrensis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed.
Where to Find Boechera cobrensis
Boechera cobrensis is native to the United States and can be found in the Rocky Mountains.
Boechera cobrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boechera cobrensis?
Boechera cobrensis
What is the common name of Boechera cobrensis?
Cobre Rockcress
What is the family of Boechera cobrensis?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Boechera genus
Boechera acutina,
Boechera arcuata,
Boechera atrorubens,
Boechera calderi,
Boechera californica,
Boechera cascadensis,
Boechera consanguinea,
Boechera covillei,
Boechera depauperata,
Boechera drepanoloba,
Boechera duchesnensis,
Boechera elkoensis,
Boechera evadens,
Boechera formosa,
Boechera gracilenta,
Boechera grahamii,
Boechera harrisonii,
Boechera horizontalis,
Boechera howellii,
Boechera languida,
Boechera lincolnensis,
Boechera macounii,
Boechera nevadensis,
Boechera paddoensis,
Boechera pauciflora,
Boechera paupercula,
Boechera peirsonii,
Boechera pendulocarpa,
Boechera pinetorum,
Boechera polyantha,
Boechera porphyrea,
Boechera pratincola,
Boechera quebecensis,
Boechera rollinsiorum,
Boechera rubicundula,
Boechera saximontana,
Boechera serpenticola,
Boechera shevockii,
Boechera spatifolia,
Boechera texana,
Boechera tularensis,
Boechera ultra-alsa,
Boechera villosa,
Boechera xylopoda,
Boechera beckwithii,
Boechera bodiensis,
Boechera breweri,
Boechera cobrensis,
Boechera collinsii,
Boechera constancei,
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,