Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
stenobotrys
ID:
656839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg & O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(89): 291 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656171



Common Names

  • Draba Stenobotrys
  • Stenobotrys Whitlow Grass
  • Alpine Whitlow Grass


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Description

Draba stenobotrys (also called Stenobotrys Whitlow-grass, among many other common names) is a small, low-growing, perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to the Rocky Mountains in North America and is found in dry, rocky areas at high elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Draba stenobotrys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has attractive, small, white flowers and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Draba stenobotrys are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with pale green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba stenobotrys is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures.

Where to Find Draba stenobotrys

Draba stenobotrys is native to the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Wyoming and Colorado.

Draba stenobotrys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba stenobotrys?

Draba stenobotrys

What is the common name of Draba stenobotrys?

Stenobotrys draba

What is the family of Draba stenobotrys?

Brassicaceae

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-2777397: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.