Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
463216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. & Balansa ex Müll.Arg.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(2): 578 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462548

Common Names

  • Elata Reseda
  • Tall Mignonette
  • Tall Rocket

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Description

Reseda elata (also called Tall Mignonette, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Resedaceae family. It has small, white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Reseda elata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat stomach ailments and as an astringent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Reseda elata is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single, slender stalk.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reseda elata 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 elata

Reseda elata can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain and Portugal to Morocco and Tunisia. It grows in dry, rocky areas and on sandy soils.

Reseda elata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reseda elata?

Reseda elata

What type of plant is Reseda elata?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Reseda elata grow?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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,

References

Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715485-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.