Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
asterophora
ID:
655644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Payson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 4: 263 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654976



Common Names

  • Drosanthemum Salicola
  • Vygie
  • Ice Plant


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Synonyms

  • Draba asterophora macrocarpa C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Draba asterophora asterophora [unknown]

Description

Draba asterophora (also called Star-shaped Whitlowgrass, among many other common names) is a small, perennial flowering plant native to the Arctic regions of Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Draba asterophora 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 asterophora 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 asterophora is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring. Division of established clumps can also be done in early spring.

Where to Find Draba asterophora

Draba asterophora can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, the Tian Shan, and the Pamir Mountains.

Draba asterophora FAQ

What are the common names of Draba asterophora?

Star-bearing Whitlow-grass

What is the scientific name of Draba asterophora?

Draba asterophora

What is the natural habitat of Draba asterophora?

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,

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