Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alopecuros
ID:
462729

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

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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.

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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,

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