Status:
valid
Authors:
Pit.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Explor. Sci. Maroc, Bot. 1: 9 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462596
Common Names
- Biaui Mignonette
- Biaui Reseda
- Biaui Rocket
Description
Reseda battandieri (also called Battandier's Mignonette, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It has bright green leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Reseda battandieri 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 battandieri sub. limicola (Maire & Sam.) Maire
Reseda battandieri sub. battandieri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Reseda battandieri 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 battandieri is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Reseda battandieri
Reseda diffusa 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 battandieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Reseda battandieri?
Reseda battandieri
What is the common name of Reseda battandieri?
Battandier's mignonette
What is the natural habitat of Reseda battandieri?
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,