Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
gilliesii
ID:
656019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 3: 137 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655351



Common Names

  • Draba gilliesii
  • Gillies' Whitlowgrass
  • Gillies' Draba


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Synonyms

  • Draba araucana Phil. [unknown]
  • Draba azorellicola O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba chubutensis Speg. [unknown]
  • Draba colchaguensis Phil. [unknown]
  • Draba davilae Phil. [unknown]
  • Draba davilae Phil. ex Gilg [unknown]
  • Draba gilliesii araucana O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba gilliesii bagualensis O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba gilliesii davilae O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba gilliesii glabrata O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba gilliesii rosulada Reiche [unknown]
  • Draba gilliesii stolonifera Reiche [unknown]
  • Draba magellanica glabrata Gilg [unknown]
  • Draba rosulata Phil. [unknown]
  • Draba rosulata Phil. ex Gilg [unknown]
  • Draba stolonifera Barnéoud [unknown]
  • Draba gilliesii rosulata Reiche [unknown]
  • Draba magellanica glabrata Gilg & Speg. [unknown]
  • Draba gilliesii gilliesii [unknown]
  • Draba gilliesii argentina O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Draba gilliesii (also called Gillies' Whitlow-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It grows in dry, open areas, such as rocky slopes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Draba gilliesii 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 gilliesii has small, white 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 gilliesii is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.

Where to Find Draba gilliesii

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

Draba gilliesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba gilliesii?

Draba gilliesii

What is the family of Draba gilliesii?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Draba gilliesii?

Gillies' 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-2776631: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.