Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
olympica
ID:
543253

Status:
valid

Authors:
Piper

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 16: 208 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542585

Common Names

  • Olympic Rockcress
  • Olympic Alpine Rockcress
  • Olympic Meadow Rockcress

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Synonyms

  • Arabis furcata olympica (Piper) Rollins [unknown]

Description

Arabis olympica (also called Olympic Rockcress, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It typically grows in rocky habitats, such as alpine meadows and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Arabis olympica is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arabis olympica has white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arabis olympica is a perennial evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay and sand. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Arabis olympica

Arabis olympica can be found in dry, rocky areas in the mountains of Greece.

Arabis olympica FAQ

What are the growing conditions of Arabis olympica?

Arabis olympica prefers moist, sunny areas with well-drained soil.

How often should Arabis olympica be watered?

Arabis olympica should be watered regularly, about once a week.

How big does Arabis olympica grow?

Arabis olympica can grow up to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide.

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,