Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
daviesiae
ID:
655912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.L.Hitchc.) Rollins

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 214: 5. 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655244



Common Names

  • Davies' Draba
  • Davies' Whitlow Grass
  • Davies' Whitlow-grass


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Synonyms

  • Draba apiculata daviesiae C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Draba densifolia daviesiae (C.L.Hitchc.) S.L.Welsh & Reveal [unknown]

Description

Draba daviesiae (also called Davies' Draba, among many other common names) is a small, low-growing, perennial plant native to Europe and North America. 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 daviesiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Draba daviesiae are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few short, hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba daviesiae 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 daviesiae

Draba daviesiae is native to the western United States and Canada.

Draba daviesiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba daviesiae?

Draba daviesiae

What is the common name of Draba daviesiae?

Davies' draba

What is the habitat of Draba daviesiae?

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-2776534: Based on the initial data import
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.
Charles Leo Hitchcock (1902-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Hitchc.' in the authors string.