Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
ficta
ID:
655992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Camus ex Hayek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Fl. Steiermark 1: 512 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655324



Common Names

  • Draba ficta
  • Fictitious Whitlowgrass
  • Fictitious Draba


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Description

Draba ficta (also called Fictitious Whitlow-grass, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to western North America, from Alaska to California, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Draba ficta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Draba ficta has small, yellow flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba ficta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Draba ficta

Draba ficta can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Draba ficta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba ficta?

Draba ficta

What is the family of Draba ficta?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Draba ficta?

Fictitious draba

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-2776607: Based on the initial data import
August von Hayek (1871-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayek' in the authors string.
Giulio Camus (1847-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Camus' in the authors string.