Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
oxycarpa
ID:
736292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sommerf. ex Nyman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bidr. Spetzb. Fl. : 241 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000735625



Common Names

  • Oxycarp Draba
  • Oxycarpa Draba
  • Draba oxycarpa


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Synonyms

  • Draba alpina oxycarpa E.Ekman [unknown]
  • Draba gredinii Ekman [unknown]

Description

Draba oxycarpa (also called the 'Alpine Whitlow-grass', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Alps. It is a low-growing herb with small, spoon-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Draba oxycarpa is used as an ornamental plant, a source of timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Draba oxycarpa is a single, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem growing from the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba oxycarpa is an evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Draba oxycarpa

Draba oxycarpa is native to parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Draba oxycarpa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Draba oxycarpa?

Draba oxycarpa is native to Europe and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

What is the flower color of Draba oxycarpa?

The flowers of Draba oxycarpa are usually yellow or white.

What is the flowering period of Draba oxycarpa?

Draba oxycarpa typically flowers from April to June.

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-2871234: Based on the initial data import
Carl Fredrik Nyman (1820-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyman' in the authors string.
Søren Christian Sommerfelt (1794-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sommerf.' in the authors string.