Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
arabisans
ID:
655600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. (Michaux) 2: 28. 1803 [19 Mar 1803]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654932



Common Names

  • Draba Arabisans
  • Arabian Whitlow Grass
  • Arabian Whitlow-grass


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Synonyms

  • Draba arabis Pers. [unknown]
  • Draba arabisans superiorensis Butters & Abbe [unknown]
  • Draba incana arabisans (Michx.) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Draba incana glabriuscula A.Gray [unknown]
  • Draba longii Schwein. ex Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Draba arabisans arabisans [unknown]

Description

Draba arabisans (also called Arabis 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 arabisans has been used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It has also been used as a flavoring for food and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Draba arabisans 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 arabisans 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 arabisans

Draba arabisans can be found in the Arabian Peninsula.

Draba arabisans FAQ

What are the common names of Draba arabisans?

Arabian Whitlow-grass

What is the scientific name of Draba arabisans?

Draba arabisans

What is the natural habitat of Draba arabisans?

Rocky slopes and 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