Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
subcapitata
ID:
656868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Simmons

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Vasc. Pl. Ellesmereland : 87 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656200



Common Names

  • Draba Subcapitata
  • Subcapitate Whitlow Grass
  • Alpine Whitlow Grass


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Synonyms

  • Draba martinsiana J.Gay [unknown]
  • Draba pauciflora subcapitata (Simmons) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Draba subcapitata glabrata Kuvaev [unknown]

Description

Draba subcapitata (also called Subcapitata 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 subcapitata 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 subcapitata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba subcapitata 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 subcapitata

Draba subcapitata is native to the western United States, and can be found in rocky, alpine areas.

Draba subcapitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba subcapitata?

Draba subcapitata

Where does Draba subcapitata grow?

Draba subcapitata is found in Europe and Asia.

What type of soil does Draba subcapitata prefer?

Draba subcapitata 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,

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