Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Shehbaz
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 278 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507052
Common Names
- Draba yuei
- Yuei Draba
- Yuei Whitlow-grass
Description
Draba yuei (also called Yue's Draba, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to cold, alpine habitats in Russia and Mongolia. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, grass-like leaves. It grows in rocky meadows and alpine slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Draba yuei is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Draba yuei has small white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Draba yuei is a perennial herb native to China. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°F. It is best to plant in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Draba yuei
Draba yuei is native to China and can be found in alpine meadows.
Draba yuei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Draba yuei?
Draba yuei
What is the common name of Draba yuei?
Yue's Whitlow Grass
What is the family of Draba yuei?
Brassicaceae
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,