Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
543369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 1: 413 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542701

Common Names

  • Downy Rockcress
  • Hairy Rockcress
  • Soft Rockcress

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Synonyms

  • Turritis pubescens Desf. [unknown]
  • Arabis pubescens pubescens [unknown]

Description

Arabis pubescens (also called Downy Rockcress, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in rocky, open areas, such as cliffs and talus slopes. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Arabis pubescens is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arabis pubescens sub. decumbens Ball
Arabis pubescens sub. leucanthemifolia (Pau & Font Quer) Maire

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arabis pubescens has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf emerging from the soil.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arabis pubescens is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in fall or spring.

Where to Find Arabis pubescens

Arabis pubescens can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Arabis pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabis pubescens?

Arabis pubescens

What is the common name of Arabis pubescens?

Downy Rockcress

What is the growth habit of Arabis pubescens?

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