Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
alpina
ID:
403184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tausch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Flora 19: 34 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402516



Common Names

  • Rhizobotrya alpina
  • Alpine Rhizobotrya
  • Rhizobotrya Alpina


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Synonyms

  • Kernera alpina Prantl [unknown]
  • Cochlearia brevicaulis Facch. [unknown]
  • Draba rhizobotyya Steud. [unknown]

Description

Rhizobotrya alpina (also called Alpine Rhizobotrya, Alpine Bulrush, and Alpine Clubrush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with a cylindrical stem and long, thin leaves. It is native to the Alps, and is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow water bodies.

Uses & Benefits

Rhyzobotrya alpina is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhizobotrya alpina has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhizobotrya alpina is a perennial shrub native to Europe. It is best propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by cuttings. It prefers a cool climate and should be grown in full sun. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Rhizobotrya alpina

Rhizobotrya alpina can be found in the Alps, Carpathians, and Balkan Mountains.

Rhizobotrya alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhizobotrya alpina?

Rhizobotrya alpina

What is the common name of Rhizobotrya alpina?

Alpine Rush

What is the natural habitat of Rhizobotrya alpina?

Mountainous areas in Europe and Asia

Species in the Rhizobotrya genus

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