Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
sagittata
ID:
543453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bertol.) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. , ed. 3, 4: 592 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542785

Common Names

  • Arabis sagittata
  • Arrow-leaved Rock-cress
  • Sage-leaved Rock-cress

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Synonyms

  • Turritis oblongata Raf. [unknown]
  • Arabis alpina Krock. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta sagittata (Bertol.) Rchb. [unknown]
  • Arabis sagittata oblongata (Raf.) DC. [unknown]
  • Arabis hirsuta sagittata (Bertol.) Zernov [unknown]
  • Turritis sagittata Bertol. [unknown]

Description

Arabis sagittata (also called Arrow-leaved 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 sagittata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its edible leaves which can be used in salads.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arabis sagittata var. borealis (Andrz. ex Ledeb.) A.L.Ebel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arabis sagittata 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 sagittata 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 sagittata

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

Arabis sagittata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabis sagittata?

Arabis sagittata

What is the common name of Arabis sagittata?

Arrow-leaved rockcress

What is the natural habitat of Arabis sagittata?

It is found in rocky areas in the western United States

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2646167: Based on the initial data import
Antonio Bertoloni (1775-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertol.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.