Draba cretica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cretica
ID:
655871
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 8: 27 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655203
Common Names
- Cretan Draba
- Whitlow Grass
- Cretan Whitlow Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Draba cretica (also called Cretan Draba, among many other common names) is a small, low-growing, perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and in alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Draba cretica is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is often grown as a groundcover in rock gardens. It has attractive foliage and small, yellow flowers that bloom in early summer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Draba cretica is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled drupe. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Draba cretica is a low-growing perennial plant that is native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Draba cretica
Draba cretica is native to the Mediterranean region.
Draba cretica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Draba cretica?
Draba cretica
What is the common name of Draba cretica?
Cretan draba
Where is Draba cretica found?
It is found in the mountains of Greece
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-2776496: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.