Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
655657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl ex Hornem.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fors. Oecon. Plantel. , ed. 2: 599 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654989



Common Names

  • Drosanthemum Subclausum
  • Vygie
  • Ice Plant


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Synonyms

  • Draba aurea aureiformis O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba aurea decumbens O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba aurea leiocarpa (Payson & H.St.John) C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Draba aurea luteola O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba aurea surculifera O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba aurea uber O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba aureiformis Rydb. [unknown]
  • Draba aureiformis leiocarpa Payson & H.St.John [unknown]
  • Draba bakeri Greene [unknown]
  • Draba decumbens Rydb. [unknown]
  • Draba henneana maccallae O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba luteola Greene [unknown]
  • Draba luteola minganensis Vict. [unknown]
  • Draba mccallae Rydb. [unknown]
  • Draba minganensis Fernald [unknown]
  • Draba surculifera A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Draba uber A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Draba aurea aurea [unknown]

Description

Draba aurea (also called Golden 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, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Draba aurea 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 aurea 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 aurea 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 aurea

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

Draba aurea FAQ

What are the common names of Draba aurea?

Golden Whitlow-grass

What is the scientific name of Draba aurea?

Draba aurea

What is the natural habitat of Draba aurea?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2776294: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Jens Wilken Hornemann (1770-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornem.' in the authors string.