Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
ariana
ID:
1321816

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedge) M.Koch, R.Karl, D.A.German & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 965 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334270



Common Names

  • Scapiarabis Ariana
  • Ariana Scapiarabis
  • Scapiarabis Arianae


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Description

Scapiarabis ariana (also called Ariana Arabis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial with linear-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central Asia, and grows in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scapiarabis ariana is used as a dye and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scapiarabis ariana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short, stout stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scapiarabis ariana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require full sun and warm temperatures for successful propagation.

Where to Find Scapiarabis ariana

Scapiarabis ariana is found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Scapiarabis ariana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scapiarabis ariana?

Scapiarabis ariana

What is the family of Scapiarabis ariana?

Brassicaceae

What is the natural habitat of Scapiarabis ariana?

Temperate grasslands

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

Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.
Marcus Koch (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Koch' in the authors string.
Robert Karl: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Karl' in the authors string.