Status:
valid
Authors:
Bory
Source:
cmp
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Ann. Gén. Sci. Phys. 3: 13 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462627
Common Names
- Reseda complicata
- Complicated Mignonette
- Complicated Reseda
Description
Reseda complicata (also called Complicated 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 complicata 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Reseda complicata is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Reseda complicata 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 complicata
Reseda complicata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Reseda complicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Reseda complicata?
Reseda complicata
What is the common name of Reseda complicata?
Complicate Mignonette
What is the natural habitat of Reseda complicata?
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,