Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alphonsi
ID:
462730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 14: 35 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462062

Common Names

  • Alphonsi Mignonette
  • Alphonsi Reseda
  • Alphonsi Dyer's Rocket

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Description

Reseda alphonsi (also called Alphonsi Mignonette, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is an annual herb with erect stems and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Reseda alphonsi 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 alphonsii sub. barbutii Leredde
Reseda alphonsi sub. alphonsii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Reseda alphonsi 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 alphonsi: 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 alphonsi

Reseda alphonsi can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain and Portugal to Morocco and Tunisia. It grows in dry, rocky areas and on sandy soils.

Reseda alphonsi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reseda alphonsi?

Reseda alphonsi

What is the common name of Reseda alphonsi?

Alphonsi mignonette

What is the natural habitat of Reseda alphonsi?

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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