Status:
valid
Authors:
(Botsch. & Vved.) M.Koch, R.Karl, D.A.German & Al-Shehbaz
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 965 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334272
Common Names
- Scapiarabis Popovii
- Popovii Scapiarabis
- Scapiarabis Popovii
Description
Scapiarabis popovii (also called Popov's 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 popovii is used as a dye and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scapiarabis popovii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scapiarabis popovii 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 popovii
Scapiarabis popovii is found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Scapiarabis popovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scapiarabis popovii?
Scapiarabis popovii
What is the family of Scapiarabis popovii?
Brassicaceae
What is the natural habitat of Scapiarabis popovii?
Temperate grasslands
Species in the Scapiarabis 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
Robert Karl: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Karl' in the authors string.