Draba ochropetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochropetala
ID:
656522
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.E.Schulz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. (Engler) [Heft 89] 4, Fam. 105: 154. 1927
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655854
Common Names
- Ochropetal Draba
- Ochropetal Whitlow Grass
- Ochropetal Whitlow-wort
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- Draba solitaria O.E.Schulz [unknown]
Description
Draba ochropetala (also called Ochre-petalled 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 ochropetala 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 ochropetala is yellow, with four petals. The seed is small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Draba ochropetala is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Draba ochropetala
Draba ochropetala can be found in the mountains of Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Carpathians.
Draba ochropetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Draba ochropetala?
Draba ochropetala
What is the common name of Draba ochropetala?
Yellow-Petaled Draba
Where is Draba ochropetala 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2777101: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.