Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
alajica
ID:
655529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Litv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Muz. Imp. Akad. Nauk 1: 14 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654861



Common Names

  • Draba alajica
  • Draba Alajica
  • Alajica Draba


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Synonyms

  • Draba oreades tafellii O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba winterbottomii stracheyi O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba alajica lasiocarpa Pohle [unknown]
  • Draba alajica leiocarpa Pohle [unknown]

Description

Draba alajica (also called Alai Whitlow Grass, among many other common names) is a low-growing perennial plant native to the Alai Mountains of Central Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Draba alajica is used in rock gardens and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a ground cover, and its foliage provides a nice contrast to other plants in the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Draba alajica is a small yellow flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba alajica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Draba alajica

Draba alajica can be found in the Caucasus region.

Draba alajica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba alajica?

Draba alajica

What is the family of Draba alajica?

Brassicaceae

What is the habitat of Draba alajica?

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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