Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
ucuncha
ID:
1335381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Novon 25: 3 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347835



Common Names

  • Draba ucuncha
  • Ucuncha Draba
  • Ucuncha Plant


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Description

Draba ucuncha (also called Ucuncha Draba, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Peru. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows in high-altitude grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Draba ucuncha is a species of flowering plant that is often used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance and drought-tolerant plant. The flowers of Draba ucuncha are used to make fragrant oils, which are used in perfumes, cosmetics, and food and beverage products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Draba ucuncha has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba ucuncha is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 foot in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Draba ucuncha

Draba ucuncha is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Draba ucuncha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba ucuncha?

Draba ucuncha

What is the family of Draba ucuncha?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Draba ucuncha?

Ucuncha Whitlow-grass

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

Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.