Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Hara
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 49: 131 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655036
Common Names
- Draba Bhutanica
- Bhutanica Draba
- Draba Bhutanica
Description
Draba bhutanica (also called Bhutan 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 bhutanica 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 bhutanica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Draba bhutanica 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 bhutanica
Draba bhutanica can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, the Tian Shan, and the Pamir Mountains.
Draba bhutanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Draba bhutanica?
Draba bhutanica
What is the family of Draba bhutanica?
Brassicaceae
What is the habitat of Draba bhutanica?
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,