Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
543192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steven

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 3: 270 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542524

Common Names

  • Downy Rockcress
  • Hairy Rockcress
  • Soft Rockcress

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Synonyms

  • Arabis nepetifolia elata Grossh. [unknown]
  • Arabis christiana N.Busch [unknown]
  • Arabis lactea Steven ex Rupr. [unknown]
  • Arabis christiani N.Busch [unknown]

Description

Arabis mollis (also called 'soft rockcress', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and linear leaves. It is typically found in rocky and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arabis mollis is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in landscaping. It has a low-growing habit and is a great choice for rock gardens or as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize slopes and is drought tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arabis mollis sub. graellsiiformis (Hedge) Mutlu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arabis mollis has small white flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arabis mollis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Arabis mollis

Arabis mollis is native to the United States and Canada, and can be found in moist, open areas, such as meadows and fields.

Arabis mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabis mollis?

Arabis mollis

What is the common name of Arabis mollis?

Soft Rockcress

What is the growth habit of Arabis mollis?

It is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps

Species in the Arabis genus

Arabis watsonii, Arabis elgonensis, Arabis abietina, Arabis aculeolata, Arabis alanyensis, Arabis allionii, Arabis alpina, Arabis alticola, Arabis amplexicaulis, Arabis androsacea, Arabis aubrietioides, Arabis aucheri, Arabis axilliflora, Arabis beirana, Arabis bijuga, Arabis blepharophylla, Arabis brachycarpa, Arabis bryoides, Arabis caerulea, Arabis carduchorum, Arabis caucasica, Arabis ciliata, Arabis ciliata, Arabis collina, Arabis conringioides, Arabis cretica, Arabis crucisetosa, Arabis cypria, Arabis davisii, Arabis deflexa, Arabis doberaranica, Arabis doumetii, Arabis drabiformis, Arabis engleriana, Arabis erikii, Arabis erubescens, Arabis eschscholtziana, Arabis farinacea, Arabis flagellosa, Arabis flaviflora, Arabis foliosa, Arabis furcata, Arabis gegamica, Arabis georgiana, Arabis hirsuta, Arabis huetii, Arabis ionocalyx, Arabis josiae, Arabis juresii, Arabis kashmiriaca,

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