Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
affghanica
ID:
655509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. , Suppl.: 55 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654841



Common Names

  • Draba affghanica
  • Draba Affghanica
  • Affghanica Draba


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Synonyms

  • Draba rostrata Pohle [unknown]

Description

Draba affghanica (also called Afghan Whitlow Grass, among many other common names) is a low-growing perennial plant native to Afghanistan. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Draba affghanica 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 Draba affghanica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba affghanica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plant divisions should be planted immediately in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Draba affghanica

Draba affghanica can be found in Afghanistan.

Draba affghanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba affghanica?

Draba affghanica

What is the family of Draba affghanica?

Brassicaceae

What is the habitat of Draba affghanica?

Alpine and subalpine meadows

Species in the Draba genus

Draba barguzinensis, Draba yuei, Draba abajoensis, Draba bifurcata, Draba malpighiacea, Draba serpentina, Draba simmonsii, Draba abiskoensis, Draba abiskojokkensis, Draba acaulis, Draba affghanica, Draba aizoides, Draba alajica, Draba alberti, Draba albertina, Draba algida, Draba alpina, Draba altaica, Draba alticola, Draba alyssoides, Draba alyssoides, Draba amandae, Draba ambigua, Draba amoena, Draba amplexicaulis, Draba aprica, Draba arabisans, Draba araratica, Draba arauquensis, Draba arbuscula, Draba arctica, Draba arctogena, Draba aretioides, Draba argentifolia, Draba argyrea, Draba arida, Draba arseniewi, Draba aspera, Draba asplundii, Draba asprella, Draba asterophora, Draba aubrietioides, Draba aurea, Draba aureola, Draba bagmatiensis, Draba baicalensis, Draba bajtenovii, Draba barclayana, Draba bartholomewii, Draba beamanii,

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,

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