Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
korschinskyi
ID:
1037530

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Fedtsch.) Pohle ex O.Fedtsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Sada Moskovsk. Gosud. Univ. 31: 484 1914

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036868



Common Names

  • Draba korschinskyi
  • Korschinsky's Whitlowgrass
  • Korschinsky's Whitlow-grass


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Description

Draba korschinskyi (also called Korschinsky's Whitlowgrass, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Draba korschinskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Draba korschinskyi has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba korschinskyi is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is a low-growing plant that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Draba korschinskyi

Draba korschinskyi is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and in North Africa.

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 tro-100358511: Based on the initial data import
Olga Fédchenko (1845-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.
Richard Richardowitsch Pohle (1869-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pohle' in the authors string.