Draba mieheorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mieheorum
ID:
656403
Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Shehbaz
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 249 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655735
Common Names
- Miehe's Draba
- Miehe's Whitlow Grass
- Alpine Whitlow Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Draba mieheorum (also called Miehe's Whitlow-grass, among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial plant with small, white flowers. It is native to the Caucasus region, and is found in rocky, grassy, and alpine habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Draba mieheorum has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin problems. It has also been used as a source of food and forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, 4-petalled, with yellow anthers. Seed: Small, black, oval. Seedlings: Covered in white hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Draba mieheorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade.
Where to Find Draba mieheorum
Draba mieheorum is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado.
Draba mieheorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Draba mieheorum?
Draba mieheorum
What type of plant is Draba mieheorum?
A flowering plant
Where is Draba mieheorum found?
The Caucasus region
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-2776992: Based on the initial data import
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.