Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
oblongata
ID:
656513

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex DC

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 342. 1819

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655845



Common Names

  • Oblong Draba
  • Oblong Whitlow Grass
  • Oblong Whitlow-wort


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Synonyms

  • Draba arctica groenlandica (Ekman) Böcher [unknown]
  • Draba groenlandica Ekman [unknown]
  • Draba ostenfeldii O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba cinerea groenlandica (Ekman) Böcher [unknown]
  • Draba cinerea artica Pohle [unknown]
  • Draba ovibovina (E.Ekman) E.Ekman ex Gelting [deprecated]

Description

Draba oblongata (also called Oblong Whitlow-grass, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Brassicaceae family. It has small, white flowers and grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Europe and North Africa and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Draba oblongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Draba oblongata is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba oblongata is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks. Propagation is done through division of the root clumps.

Where to Find Draba oblongata

Draba oblongata can be found in the mountains of Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Carpathians.

Draba oblongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba oblongata?

Draba oblongata

What is the common name of Draba oblongata?

Oblong Draba

Where is Draba oblongata found?

It is found in the mountains of Europe and western Asia.

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