Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
oligosperma
ID:
656529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 51 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655861



Common Names

  • Few-seeded Draba
  • Few-seeded Whitlow Grass
  • Few-seeded Whitlow-wort


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Synonyms

  • Draba andina A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Draba glacialis pilosa Regel [unknown]
  • Draba oligosperma andina Nutt. [unknown]
  • Draba oligosperma hirtiscapa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba oligosperma juniperina (Dorn) S.L.Welsh [unknown]
  • Draba oligosperma leiocarpa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba oligosperma microcarpa Blank. [unknown]
  • Draba oligosperma pilosa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba oligosperma saximontana O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba oligosperma subsessilis O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba oligosperma subsessilis (S.Watson) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Draba saximontana A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Draba sessilis S.Watson [unknown]
  • Draba subsessilis S.Watson [unknown]
  • Draba calcifuga Lesica [unknown]
  • Draba oligosperma oligosperma [unknown]

Description

Draba oligosperma (also called Few-seeded 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 oligosperma 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

The flower of Draba oligosperma 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba oligosperma 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 oligosperma

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

Draba oligosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba oligosperma?

Draba oligosperma

What is the common name of Draba oligosperma?

Few-Seeded Draba

Where is Draba oligosperma 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