Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buhseana
ID:
463297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 14: 36 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462629

Common Names

  • Reseda buhseana
  • Buhse's Mignonette
  • Buhse's Reseda

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Description

Reseda buhseana (also called Buhse's Mignonette, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. It has a long, thin stem and lanceolate leaves. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Reseda buhseana has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and as a diuretic. It is also used as a dye and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Reseda buhseana var. asperula Abdallah & de Wit
Reseda buhseana var. dshebeli (Czerniak.) Abdallah & de Wit
Reseda buhseana var. buhseana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Reseda buhseana is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reseda buhseana 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 buhseana

Reseda buhseana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Reseda buhseana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reseda buhseana?

Reseda buhseana

What is the common name of Reseda buhseana?

Buhse's Mignonette

What is the natural habitat of Reseda buhseana?

Dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed sites

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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