Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
463268

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ball) Ball

Source:
ksu

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 16: 339 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462600

Common Names

  • Aragonense Mignonette
  • Aragonense Reseda
  • Aragonense Rocket

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Description

Reseda diffusa (also called Diffuse Mignonette, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a spreading growth habit and its leaves are lanceolate. It grows in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Reseda diffusa 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 diffusa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reseda diffusa 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 diffusa

Reseda armena 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 diffusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reseda diffusa?

Reseda diffusa

What is the common name of Reseda diffusa?

Diffuse mignonette

What is the natural habitat of Reseda diffusa?

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,

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