Draba cuzcoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuzcoensis
ID:
655895
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.E.Schulz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 490 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655227
Common Names
- Cuzco Draba
- Cuzco Whitlow Grass
- Cuzco Whitlow-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Draba cuzcoensis (also called Cuzco 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 cuzcoensis 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 flower of Draba cuzcoensis is small, white and four-petaled. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, white leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Draba cuzcoensis 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 cuzcoensis
Draba cuzcoensis is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru.
Draba cuzcoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Draba cuzcoensis?
Draba cuzcoensis
What is the common name of Draba cuzcoensis?
Cuzco draba
What is the habitat of Draba cuzcoensis?
It grows in rocky areas, meadows, and open coniferous forests
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-2776519: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.