Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
thompsonii
ID:
1416567

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.L.Hitchc.) G.A.Mulligan & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 18: 117 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429032



Common Names

  • Thompsonii Draba
  • Thompsonii Drab
  • Thompsonii Drabas


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Description

Draba thompsonii (also called Thompson's Draba, among many other common names) is an annual herb, growing up to 30 centimeters in height. It is native to the western United States, and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Draba thompsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Draba thompsonii has white flowers with yellow centers, small brown seeds, and seedlings with short, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba thompsonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a rock garden or in a container. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Draba thompsonii

Draba thompsonii can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Draba thompsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba thompsonii?

Draba thompsonii

What type of plant is Draba thompsonii?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Draba thompsonii found?

It is native to Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent

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

Charles Leo Hitchcock (1902-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Hitchc.' in the authors string.
Gerald Alfred Mulligan (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Mulligan' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.