Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
petrogena
ID:
542479

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Kern.) V.I.Dorof.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 5(3): 36 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541811

Common Names

  • Petrogena Rockcress
  • Petrogena Arabis
  • Arabidopsis petrogena

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Synonyms

  • Arabis petrogena A.Kern. [unknown]
  • Cardaminopsis arenosa petrogena (A.Kern.) Soó [unknown]
  • Cardaminopsis petrogena (A.Kern.) Měsíček [unknown]
  • Cardaminopsis petrogena (A.Kern.) Mesicek [deprecated]
  • Arabis arenosa petrogena (A.Kern.) Borbás [unknown]

Description

Arabidopsis petrogena (also called Petrogen Thale Cress, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It can be found in rocky habitats, such as alpine meadows, scree, and walls.

Uses & Benefits

Arabidopsis petrogena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are often used for cut flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arabidopsis petrogena 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 petrogena 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 petrogena

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

Arabidopsis petrogena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabidopsis petrogena?

Arabidopsis petrogena

What is the common name of Arabidopsis petrogena?

Petrogenetic Arabidopsis

What is the natural habitat of Arabidopsis petrogena?

Arabidopsis petrogena is found in rocky habitats in western Europe.

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-2645245: Based on the initial data import
Anton Kerner von Marilaun (1831-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Kern.' in the authors string.
Vladimir Ivanovich Dorofeev (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.I.Dorof.' in the authors string.