Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
altaica
ID:
655571

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (TU, Dorpatensis) 1841: 8 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654903



Common Names

  • Altaica Draba
  • Draba Altaica
  • Altaica


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Synonyms

  • Draba altaica modesta (W.W.Sm.) W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Draba altaica stellato-pilosa Tolm. & Junussov [unknown]
  • Draba modesta W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Draba rupestris altaica C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Draba rupestris pusilla Kar. & Kir. [unknown]
  • Draba altaica pusilla O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Draba altaica microcarpa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba altaica racemosa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Braya glacialis Korsh. ex Tolm. [unknown]
  • Draba altaica altaica [unknown]
  • Draba altaica foliosa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba altaica glabrescens Lipsky [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Draba altaica 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 altaica 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 altaica 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 altaica

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

Draba altaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba altaica?

Draba altaica

What is the family of Draba altaica?

Brassicaceae

What is the habitat of Draba altaica?

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