Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
boyacana
ID:
655725

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 70: 427 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655057



Common Names

  • Draba Boyacana
  • Boyacana Draba
  • Draba Boyacana


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Description

Draba boyacana (also called Boyaca Whitlow Grass, among many other common names) is a low-growing perennial plant native to the Boyaca region of South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Draba boyacana 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 boyacana 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 boyacana 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 boyacana

Draba boyacana is native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia.

Draba boyacana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba boyacana?

Draba boyacana

What is the family of Draba boyacana?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Draba boyacana?

Boyaca Whitlow-grass

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-2776356: Based on the initial data import
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.