Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 449 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462056
Common Names
- Alba Mignonette
- Alba Reseda
- Alba Dyer's Rocket
Description
Reseda alba (also called 'White Mignonette', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Resedaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Reseda alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and antiseptic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Reseda alba sub. myriosperma (Murb.) Maire
Reseda alba sub. hookeri (Guss.) Arcang.
Reseda alba sub. tricuspis (Coss.) Maire
Reseda alba sub. alba
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Reseda alba is white, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a long, thin stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Reseda alba: This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or from seed.
Where to Find Reseda alba
Reseda alba is found in the Mediterranean region.
Reseda alba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Reseda alba?
Reseda alba
What type of plant is Reseda alba?
Herbaceous annual
Where is Reseda alba native to?
Europe
Species in the Reseda genus
Reseda alba,
Reseda alopecuros,
Reseda alphonsi,
Reseda amblyocarpa,
Reseda arabica,
Reseda anatolica,
Reseda urnigera,
Reseda tomentosa,
Reseda undata,
Reseda tymphaea,
Reseda villosa,
Reseda virgata,
Reseda viridis,
Reseda tefedestica,
Reseda germanicopolitana,
Reseda glauca,
Reseda elata,
Reseda duriaeana,
Reseda lanceolata,
Reseda globulosa,
Reseda kurdica,
Reseda gredensis,
Reseda guichardii,
Reseda haussknechtii,
Reseda inodora,
Reseda jacquinii,
Reseda decursiva,
Reseda balansae,
Reseda barrelieri,
Reseda battandieri,
Reseda diffusa,
Reseda armena,
Reseda attenuata,
Reseda coodei,
Reseda complicata,
Reseda buhseana,
Reseda bungei,
Reseda saadae,
Reseda lutea,
Reseda pruinosa,
Reseda stricta,
Reseda suffruticosa,
Reseda stenostachya,
Reseda scoparia,
Reseda sessilifolia,
Reseda sphenocleoides,
Reseda spinescens,
Reseda stenobotrys,
Reseda media,
Reseda micrantha,
Species in the Resedaceae family
Borthwickia trifoliata,
Caylusea abyssinica,
Caylusea hexagyna,
Caylusea latifolia,
Forchhammeria brevipes,
Forchhammeria emarginata,
Forchhammeria haitiensis,
Forchhammeria hintonii,
Forchhammeria laxiflora,
Forchhammeria longifolia,
Forchhammeria macrocarpa,
Forchhammeria matudae,
Forchhammeria pallida,
Forchhammeria polyandra,
Forchhammeria sessilifolia,
Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa,
Forchhammeria trifoliata,
Forchhammeria watsonii,
Forchhammeria tamaulipana,
Forchhammeria iltisii,
Ochradenus spartioides,
Ochradenus baccatus,
Ochradenus arabicus,
Ochradenus harsusiticus,
Ochradenus somalensis,
Ochradenus gifrii,
Ochradenus socotranus,
Oligomeris subulata,
Oligomeris linifolia,
Oligomeris dipetala,
Oligomeris dregeana,
Randonia africana,
Reseda alba,
Reseda alopecuros,
Reseda alphonsi,
Reseda amblyocarpa,
Reseda arabica,
Reseda anatolica,
Reseda urnigera,
Reseda tomentosa,
Reseda undata,
Reseda tymphaea,
Reseda villosa,
Reseda virgata,
Reseda viridis,
Reseda tefedestica,
Reseda germanicopolitana,
Reseda glauca,
Reseda elata,
Reseda duriaeana,