Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
thaliana
ID:
542498

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Heynh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sachsen : 538 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541830

Common Names

  • Thale Cress
  • Mouse-ear Cress
  • Arabidopsis thaliana

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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium thaliana Andrz. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Pilosella thaliana (L.) Kostel. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium pumilio Oliv. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium thalianum J.Gay [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium simplicissimum S.G.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Arabidopsis thaliana apetala O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Arabidopsis thaliana pusilla (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Arabis arcuata Dulac [illegitimate]
  • Arabis parviflora Raf. [unknown]
  • Arabis pubicalyx Miq. [unknown]
  • Arabis pubicalyx soyensis H.Boissieu [unknown]
  • Arabis ramosa Lam. [unknown]
  • Arabis scabra Gilib. [unknown]
  • Arabis thaliana L. [unknown]
  • Arabis thaliana pubicalyx (Miq.) Makino [unknown]
  • Cardamine pusilla Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Conringia thaliana Rchb. [unknown]
  • Crucifera thaliana E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Erysimum pubicalyx Kuntze [unknown]
  • Erysimum thalianum Kitt. [unknown]
  • Hesperis thaliana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phryne gesneri Bubani [unknown]
  • Arabidopsis thaliana brachycarpa Andr. [unknown]
  • Arabidopsis thaliana genuina Briq. [unknown]
  • Stenophragma thalianum Čelak. [unknown]
  • Arabidopsis thaliana thaliana [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium thalianum (L.) Gaudin [unknown]

Description

Arabidopsis thaliana (also called 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 thaliana 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 thaliana 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 thaliana 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 thaliana

Arabidopsis thaliana can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Arabidopsis thaliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabidopsis thaliana?

Arabidopsis thaliana

What is the common name of Arabidopsis thaliana?

Thale Cress

What is the natural habitat of Arabidopsis thaliana?

Arabidopsis thaliana is found in a variety of habitats in Europe, Asia, and 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-2645262: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Gustav Heynhold (1800-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heynh.' in the authors string.