Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tefedestica
ID:
463194

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maire) Abdallah & de Wit

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Meded. Landbouwhoogeschool 78(14): 329 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462526

Common Names

  • Tefedestica Reseda
  • Tefedestica Mignonette
  • Tefedestica Rocket

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Description

Reseda tefedestica (also called Tefedest Reseda, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry and moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Reseda tefedestica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Reseda tefedestica 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 tefedestica is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Reseda tefedestica

Reseda tefedestica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Reseda tefedestica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reseda tefedestica?

Reseda tefedestica

What is the common name of Reseda tefedestica?

Tefedestica mignonette

What is the natural habitat of Reseda tefedestica?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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

René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Moustafa Sayed-Ahmed Abdallah (1918-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abdallah' in the authors string.
Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715637-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.