Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedge & Kit Tan) O.Appel & Al-Shehbaz
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Novon 11: 297 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654799
Common Names
- Douepea arabica
- Arabian Douepea
- Arabian-leaved Douepea
Description
Douepea arabica (also called Arabian Draba, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Middle East and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Douepea arabica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Douepea arabica is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Douepea arabica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and poor soils. It is best grown in a sunny position in a well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division.
Where to Find Douepea arabica
Douepea arabica can be found in the Arabian Peninsula.
Douepea arabica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Douepea arabica?
Douepea arabica
What are the common names of Douepea arabica?
Arabian Douepea
What is the natural habitat of Douepea arabica?
Dry, rocky hillsides, scrubland, and grassland
Species in the Douepea genus
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
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
Oliver Appel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Appel' in the authors string.