Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Heywood
Source:
cmp
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 66: 154 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369739
Common Names
- Moricandioides Moricandia
- Moricandioides False-dittany
- Moricandioides Dittany
Synonyms
- Moricandia ramburii Webb [unknown]
- Brassica anticaria Rouy & Janka [unknown]
- Brassica moricandoides Boiss. [unknown]
- Moricandia moricandioides moricandioides [unknown]
Description
Moricandia moricandioides (also called moricandia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has thin, light green leaves and grows up to a height of 1-2 feet. It is found in dry, open areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Moricandia moricandioides is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive issues. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. Additionally, it is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in essential oils.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Moricandia moricandioides sub. baetica (Boiss. & Reut.) Sobr.-Vesp.
Moricandia moricandioides sub. cavanillesiana (Font Quer & A.Bolòs) Greuter & Burdet
Moricandia moricandioides sub. pseudofoetida Sánchez-Gómez, M.A.Carrión, A.Hern. & J.Guerra
Moricandia moricandioides sub. giennensis Valdés Berm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Moricandia moricandioides is a small, white to pinkish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with white to pinkish-white flowers and dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Moricandia moricandioides is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or offsets. It can be grown in a pot with well-draining soil, and should be kept in a sunny spot. Water the plant regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It can also be propagated from seeds, but this is a more difficult process.
Where to Find Moricandia moricandioides
Moricandia moricandioides is native to South America and is found in wet habitats, such as marshes and swamps.
Moricandia moricandioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moricandia moricandioides?
Moricandia moricandioides
What is the common name of Moricandia moricandioides?
Moricandia
What is the habitat of Moricandia moricandioides?
It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands, fields, and roadsides.
Species in the Moricandia genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
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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,
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Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
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Aethionema speciosum,
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