Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
cebennensis
ID:
542438

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 325 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541770

Common Names

  • Arabidopsis cebennensis
  • Cebennensis Thale Cress
  • Cebenna Thale Cress

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Synonyms

  • Arabis cebennensis DC. [unknown]
  • Cardaminopsis cebennensis (DC.) Burdet [unknown]
  • Erysimum cebennense Kuntze [unknown]
  • Euxena cebennensis Calest. [unknown]

Description

Arabidopsis cebennensis (also called Cevennes Arabidopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, curved stem. It grows in rocky and grassy areas, and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Arabidopsis cebennensis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardening. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arabidopsis cebennensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arabidopsis cebennensis is an annual plant that is native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take several months. It is also susceptible to root rot, so it should be planted in a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Arabidopsis cebennensis

Arabidopsis cebennensis can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of North Africa.

Arabidopsis cebennensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabidopsis cebennensis?

Arabidopsis cebennensis

What is the common name of Arabidopsis cebennensis?

Cebennensis

What is the natural habitat of Arabidopsis cebennensis?

Mountain meadows in western North America

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-2645208: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Steve Lawrence O'Kane (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Kane' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.