Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
656594

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
J. Voy. N.-W. Passage, Bot. : cclxvi (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655926



Common Names

  • Pauciflora Draba
  • Mountain Whitlow-grass
  • Whitlow-grass


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Synonyms

  • Draba adamsii Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Draba alpina adamsii (Ledeb.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba astyla Bunge ex Schrenk [unknown]
  • Draba lasiocarpa Adams [unknown]
  • Draba leptopetala T.Fries [unknown]
  • Draba pauciflora franklinii O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba pauciflora hebecarpa (Pohle & N.Busch) O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Draba pauciflora (also called Few-flowered 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 pauciflora 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: small, white, four-petaled flowers. Seeds: small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: small, with round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba pauciflora 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 pauciflora

Draba pauciflora is native to Europe and can be found in France, Spain, and Portugal. It typically grows in rocky, dry areas.

Draba pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba pauciflora?

Draba pauciflora

What type of plant is Draba pauciflora?

It is a flowering plant species in the family Brassicaceae.

Where is Draba pauciflora found?

It is found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

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