Fourraea alpina is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae, and the only member of the genus Fourraea. It is native to Europe, where its range extends from Spain in the west to Croatia in the east, and from Belgium and Czechia in the north to Italy in the south.Its synonyms include: Arabis brassica (Leers) Rauschert Arabis brassiciformis Wallr. Arabis pauciflora (Grimm) Garcke Brassica alpina L. Caulopsis alpina (L.) Fourr. Caulopsis pauciflora (Grimm) A. Löve & D. Löve Conringia alpina (L.) Link Turritis brassica Leers Turritis pauciflora GrimmIt has a diploid chromosome number of 2n=14.
Fourraea alpina is resistant to many diseases and generally does not tend to get sick. In terms of care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors, it needs little watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. Fourraea alpinat is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand extensive care experience.
Botanical profile.
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Fourraea
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Native Area
- Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, Belgium, France
