Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
656198

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pissjauk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Fl. Murmansk. Obl. 5: 534 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655530



Common Names

  • Draba insularis
  • Island Draba
  • Island Whitlow Grass


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Synonyms

  • Draba valida Pissjauk. [unknown]

Description

Draba insularis (also called Island Draba, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a flowering stem with small grey flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Draba insularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Draba insularis is small, yellow, and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba insularis can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 4.

Where to Find Draba insularis

Draba insularis is native to Europe and can be found in the Canary Islands and Madeira. It typically grows in rocky, dry areas.

Draba insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba insularis?

Draba insularis

What is the common name of Draba insularis?

Insular draba

What is the family of Draba insularis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2776800: Based on the initial data import
V.V. Pissjaukova (b.1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pissjauk.' in the authors string.