Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
setosifolia
ID:
1321820

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 966 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334274



Common Names

  • Sinoarabis Setosifolia
  • Setosifolia Sinoarabis
  • Sinoarabis Setosifoliae


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Description

Sinoarabis setosifolia (also called Chinese 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 China, and grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sinoarabis setosifolia is used as a dye and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sinoarabis setosifolia 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

Sinoarabis setosifolia 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 Sinoarabis setosifolia

Sinoarabis setosifolia is found in China and Japan.

Sinoarabis setosifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinoarabis setosifolia?

Sinoarabis setosifolia

What is the family of Sinoarabis setosifolia?

Brassicaceae

What is the natural habitat of Sinoarabis setosifolia?

Temperate grasslands

Species in the Sinoarabis 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

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.