Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
yukonensis
ID:
656993

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.E.Porsild

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Canad. 4: 37 (1974 publ. 1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656325



Common Names

  • Yukonensis Draba
  • Yukonensis Whitlow-grass
  • Yukonensis Whitlowgrass


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Description

Draba yukonensis (also called Yukon Whitlow-grass, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small white flowers. It is native to the mountains of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Draba yukonensis 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 yukonensis 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 yukonensis 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 yukonensis

Draba yukonensis is native to the western United States and Canada. It can be found in dry, rocky slopes and meadows.

Draba yukonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Draba yukonensis?

Draba yukonensis

Where does Draba yukonensis grow?

Draba yukonensis is found in Europe and Asia.

What type of soil does Draba yukonensis prefer?

Draba yukonensis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2777537: Based on the initial data import
Erling Porsild (1901-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.Porsild' in the authors string.