Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jacquinii
ID:
463250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Icon. Fl. Germ. Helv. 2: 22 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462582

Common Names

  • Jacquin's Mignonette
  • Jacquin's Reseda
  • Jacquin's Rocket

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Synonyms

  • Reseda mediterranea Jacq. [unknown]

Description

Reseda jacquinii (also called 'Jacquin's Mignonette', among many other common names) is an herbaceous annual plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem. It is native to Europe and Asia, and grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes. It has white, fragrant flowers with four petals and four sepals.

Uses & Benefits

Reseda jacquinii is used in perfumes and as a dye for fabrics. It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Reseda jacquinii sub. litigiosa (Sennen & Pau) Abdallah & de Wit
Reseda jacquinii sub. jacquinii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reseda jacquinii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reseda jacquinii 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 jacquinii

Reseda jacquinii 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 jacquinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reseda jacquinii?

Reseda jacquinii

What is the common name of Reseda jacquinii?

Jacquin's Mignonette

What is the family of Reseda jacquinii?

Resedaceae

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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