Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Handb. Gewächsk. ed. 2 , 2: 1132 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655479
Common Names
- Draba Hoppeana
- Hoppe's Whitlow Grass
- Hoppe's Whitlow-grass
Synonyms
- Draba zahlbruckneri Host [unknown]
Description
Draba hoppeana (also called Hoppe's 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 hoppeana 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Draba hoppeana has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and rounded. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Draba hoppeana 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 hoppeana
Draba hoppeana is native to Europe and can be found in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic. It typically grows in rocky, dry areas.
Draba hoppeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Draba hoppeana?
Draba hoppeana
What is the common name of Draba hoppeana?
Hoppe's draba
What is the family of Draba hoppeana?
Brassicaceae
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,