Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Shehbaz
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 114: 34 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333811
Common Names
- Jiulongensis Draba
- Draba Jiulongensis
- Jiulongensis Draba
Description
Draba jiulongensis (also called 'Jiulong Draba', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to China, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb, with stems up to 40 cm tall and leaves up to 8 cm long. The flower heads are yellow and up to 1 cm in diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Draba jiulongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant in landscaping. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Draba jiulongensis is a white to pale yellow, bell-shaped flower with four petals and four sepals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Draba jiulongensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted.
Where to Find Draba jiulongensis
Draba jiulongensis is native to China and can be found in the temperate rainforest regions of the country.
Draba jiulongensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Draba jiulongensis?
Draba jiulongensis
What is the common name of Draba jiulongensis?
Jiulong Draba
Where is Draba jiulongensis native to?
China
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,