Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suffruticosa
ID:
463340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loefl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1766

Citation Micro:
Iter Hispan. , ed. Germ.: 113 (1766)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462672

Common Names

  • Suffruticosa Reseda
  • Shrubby Reseda
  • Shrubby Mignonette

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Synonyms

  • Reseda bipinnaia Willd. [unknown]

Description

Reseda suffruticosa (also called Shrubby Mignonette, among many other common names) is an herbaceous annual plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. It grows in dry meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Reseda suffruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Reseda suffruticosa are yellow, and the seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reseda suffruticosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require regular watering. It is best to fertilize the plant in early spring and late summer. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Reseda suffruticosa

Reseda suffruticosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, garrigues, and rocky slopes.

Reseda suffruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reseda suffruticosa?

Reseda suffruticosa

What is the common name of Reseda suffruticosa?

Shrubby Reseda

What is the family of Reseda suffruticosa?

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,

References

Pehr Löfling (1729-1756): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loefl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715633-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.