Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
567960

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) Dorn

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 55(1): 3 (2003).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567292



Common Names

  • Boechera gracilipes
  • Gracilipes' Boechera
  • Gracilipes' Rockcress


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Description

Boechera gracilipes (also called Slender-stalked Rock-cress, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 40 cm high. It has white flowers with yellow centers and is native to the western United States. It grows in rocky, open areas, such as dry hillsides and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Boechera gracilipes 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

The flower of Boechera gracilipes is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boechera gracilipes can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Boechera gracilipes

Boechera gracilipes can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah.

Boechera gracilipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boechera gracilipes?

Boechera gracilipes

What is the common name of Boechera gracilipes?

Slender-footed rockcress

Where is Boechera gracilipes found?

Boechera gracilipes is found in the western United States and Canada.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2678031: Based on the initial data import
Robert D. Dorn (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorn' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.