Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
sanctae-martae
ID:
656749

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz & O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 874, descr. ampl. 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656081



Common Names

  • Draba sanctae-martae
  • Sanctae-Martae Whitlow-grass
  • Sanctae-Martae's Whitlow-grass


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Synonyms

  • Draba sanctae-martae leiocarpa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba sanctae-martae leiocarpa O.E.Schulz ex Luteyn [unknown]

Description

Draba sanctae-martae (also called Santa Marta Draba, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has small, linear leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Draba sanctae-martae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, sore throat, and fever.

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 sanctae-martae can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -30°C.

Where to Find Draba sanctae-martae

Draba sanctae-martae is native to the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Draba sanctae-martae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba sanctae-martae?

Draba sanctae-martae

What is the common name of Draba sanctae-martae?

Sancta Marta Whitlow Grass

What is the natural habitat of Draba sanctae-martae?

Rocky slopes and meadows

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-2777314: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.