Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
stenocarpa
ID:
543557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Hisp. : 4 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000542889

Common Names

  • Arabis stenocarpa
  • Narrow-fruited Rock-cress
  • Narrow-fruited Arabis

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Description

Arabis stenocarpa (also called Narrow-fruited Rock 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

Arabis stenocarpa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its edible leaves which can be used in salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Arabis stenocarpa has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arabis stenocarpa is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from the stem and root it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Arabis stenocarpa

Arabis stenocarpa can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

Arabis stenocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arabis stenocarpa?

Arabis stenocarpa

What is the family of Arabis stenocarpa?

Brassicaceae

What is the natural habitat of Arabis stenocarpa?

Grasslands

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-2646264: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.