Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ball) Ball
Source:
ksu
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 16: 338 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462609
Common Names
- Clusii Mignonette
- Clusii Reseda
- Clusii Rocket
Description
Reseda attenuata (also called Narrow-leaved Mignonette, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean 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 attenuata is used as a dye for fabrics and has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be used to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Reseda attenuata 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 attenuata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Reseda attenuata
Reseda cochinchinensis 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 attenuata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Reseda attenuata?
Reseda attenuata
What is the common name of Reseda attenuata?
Slender mignonette
What is the natural habitat of Reseda attenuata?
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,