Draba cuatrecasasiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuatrecasasiana
ID:
655880
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.O.Rangel & E.Santana C.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 65: 348 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655212
Common Names
- Cuatrecasas' Draba
- Cuatrecasas' Whitlow Grass
- Cuatrecasas' Whitlow-grass
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Draba cuatrecasasiana (also called Cuatrecasas' Draba, among many other common names) is a small, low-growing, perennial plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has small, grey-green leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It typically grows in rocky soils and in alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Draba cuatrecasasiana is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is often grown as a groundcover in rock gardens. It has attractive foliage and small, white flowers that bloom in late spring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Draba cuatrecasasiana are small, yellow and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Draba cuatrecasasiana is a low-growing perennial plant that is native to South America. 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 cuatrecasasiana
Draba cuatrecasasiana is native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia.
Draba cuatrecasasiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Draba cuatrecasasiana?
Draba cuatrecasasiana
What is the family of Draba cuatrecasasiana?
Brassicaceae
What is the common name of Draba cuatrecasasiana?
Hidden-Fruited 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-2776504: Based on the initial data import
J.Orlando Rangel (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.O.Rangel' in the authors string.