Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
656962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 354 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656294



Common Names

  • Violacea Draba
  • Violacea Whitlow-grass
  • Violacea Whitlowgrass


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Synonyms

  • Draba bonplandiana Kunth [unknown]
  • Draba violacea leiocarpa O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Draba violacea (also called Violet Draba, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with small yellow flowers. It typically grows in rocky, dry, and sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Draba violacea is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally for its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Draba violacea has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Draba violacea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Draba violacea

Draba violacea can be found in the mountains of western China.

Draba violacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba violacea?

Draba violacea

What are the common names of Draba violacea?

Violet draba, Violet whitlow grass

What is the range of Draba violacea?

It is found in the mountains of western North America from Alaska to California and east to Wyoming and Colorado

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-2777509: Based on the initial data import
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.