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
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.
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
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