Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
hispanica
ID:
656133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Elench. Pl. Nov. : 13 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655465



Common Names

  • Spanish Draba
  • Spanish Whitlow Grass
  • Spanish Whitlow-grass


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Synonyms

  • Draba aizoides Cav. [unknown]
  • Draba atlantica Pomel [unknown]
  • Draba atlantica battandieri O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba cuspidata DC. [unknown]
  • Draba involuta Ag. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
  • Draba hispanica atlantica (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
  • Draba hispanica hispanica [unknown]
  • Draba hispanica cladotricha Maire [unknown]
  • Draba hispanica longistyla Batt. [unknown]
  • Draba hispanica macrobotrys Maire [unknown]
  • Draba hispanica maroccana O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba hispanica hispanica [unknown]

Description

Draba hispanica (also called Spanish 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 hispanica is a plant that is used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Draba hispanica sub. djurdjurae (Batt.) Greuter
Draba hispanica sub. laderoi Rivas Mart., M.E.García & Penas
Draba hispanica sub. lebrunii P.Monts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Draba hispanica has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and rounded. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba hispanica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Draba hispanica

Draba hispanica is native to the Iberian Peninsula and can be found in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. It typically grows in rocky, dry areas.

Draba hispanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba hispanica?

Draba hispanica

What is the common name of Draba hispanica?

Spanish Whitlow Grass

What is the natural habitat of Draba hispanica?

Rocky slopes and meadows

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