Draba stylaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stylaris
ID:
656861
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Gay ex W.D.J.Koch
Source:
cmp
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. Germ. Helv. ed. 2: 70 1843
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656193
Common Names
- Draba Stylaris
- Stylar Whitlow Grass
- Alpine Whitlow Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Draba thomasii W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
- Draba incana thomasii Nyman [unknown]
Description
Draba stylaris (also called Stylar 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 stylaris 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 stylaris are small and yellow, 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Draba stylaris 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 stylaris
Draba stylaris is native to the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Wyoming and Colorado.
Draba stylaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Draba stylaris?
Draba stylaris
Where does Draba stylaris grow?
Draba stylaris is found in Europe and Asia.
What type of soil does Draba stylaris prefer?
Draba stylaris prefers moist, well-drained soils.
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
Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Daniel Joseph Koch (1771-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.J.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:283107-1: Based on the initial data import