Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cacuminum
ID:
655754

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Ekman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 57(3): 59 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655086



Common Names

  • Draba Cacuminum
  • Cacuminum Draba
  • Draba Cacuminum


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Synonyms

  • Draba cacuminum cacuminum [unknown]

Description

Draba cacuminum (also called Cacuminum Draba, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Draba cacuminum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Draba cacuminum sub. angusticarpa Elven

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Draba cacuminum are small, white, and clustered in a raceme. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba cacuminum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade.

Where to Find Draba cacuminum

Draba cacuminum can be found in the mountains of Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Draba cacuminum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba cacuminum?

Draba cacuminum

What is the family of Draba cacuminum?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Draba cacuminum?

Cacuminum 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