Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
algida
ID:
655537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adams ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 337 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654869



Common Names

  • Algida Draba
  • Draba Algida
  • Algida


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Synonyms

  • Draba algida subcarinata DC. [unknown]
  • Aizodraba ochroleuca Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Draba wichurae O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba alpina algida (Adams ex DC.) Regel [unknown]

Description

Draba algida (also called Arctic Whitlow Grass, among many other common names) is a low-growing perennial plant native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Draba algida is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens, borders, and containers. Its foliage provides a nice contrast to other plants in the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Draba algida is a small, white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba algida is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, white flowers. It is native to the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Draba algida

Draba algida can be found in northern Europe and northern Asia.

Draba algida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba algida?

Draba algida

What is the family of Draba algida?

Brassicaceae

What is the habitat of Draba algida?

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,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Adam (1780-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:83384-2: Based on the initial data import