Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 1: 5 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462607
Common Names
- Chinese Mignonette
- Chinese Reseda
- Chinese Rocket
Description
Reseda armena (also called Armenian Mignonette, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a slender stem, reaching up to 1 m in height, and lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Reseda armena is used as a dye for fabrics and has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be used to treat skin conditions.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Reseda armena var. scabridula Abdallah & de Wit
Reseda armena var. armena
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Reseda armena has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin, green stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Reseda armena is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Reseda armena
Reseda clausa can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a variety of soil types and can be found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and grasslands.
Reseda armena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Reseda armena?
Reseda armena
What is the common name of Reseda armena?
Armenian mignonette
What is the natural habitat of Reseda armena?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
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,