Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
alpestre
ID:
657001

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(86): 257 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656333

Common Names

  • Alpestre Drabastrum
  • Alpestre Whitlow Grass
  • Alpestre Whitlowwort

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Synonyms

  • Blennodia alpestris F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Capsella blennodina F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium alpestre F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Erysimum blennodinum (F.Muell.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Drabastrum alpestre (also called Alpine Whitlow-grass, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small white flowers. It is native to the mountains of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Drabastrum alpestre is an ornamental plant that is often used as a groundcover in gardens. It is also used medicinally for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drabastrum alpestre has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drabastrum alpestre is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Drabastrum alpestre

Drabastrum alpestre can be found in the Alps of Europe.

Drabastrum alpestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drabastrum alpestre?

Drabastrum alpestre

What type of plant is Drabastrum alpestre?

It is a flowering plant

Where is Drabastrum alpestre found?

It is found in the mountains of western North America

Species in the Drabastrum genus

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-2777545: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.