Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 8: 55 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462061
Common Names
- Alopecuros Mignonette
- Alopecuros Reseda
- Alopecuros Dyer's Rocket
Description
Reseda alopecuros (also called Meadow Mignonette, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and western Asia. It is an annual herb with erect stems and small, white flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Reseda alopecuros is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Reseda alopecuros 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 alopecuros: 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 alopecuros
Reseda alopecuros is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams and ditches.
Reseda alopecuros FAQ
What is the scientific name of Reseda alopecuros?
Reseda alopecuros
What is the common name of Reseda alopecuros?
Fox-tail mignonette
What is the natural habitat of Reseda alopecuros?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,