Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
undata
ID:
463069

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 1046 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462401

Common Names

  • Undata Reseda
  • Undulate Reseda
  • Wavy Reseda

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Description

Reseda undata (also called Undulate Mignonette, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands, meadows and pastures. It has yellow flowers with five petals and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Reseda undata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Reseda undata sub. gayana (Boiss.) Valdés Berm.
Reseda undata sub. leucantha (Hegelm. ex Lange) Aránega ex Valdés Berm.
Reseda undata sub. grosii Aránega & A.Ramos
Reseda undata sub. undata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reseda undata has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round, and black in color. Its seedlings are small, thin, and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reseda undata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Reseda undata

Reseda undata can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Reseda undata FAQ

What type of plant is Reseda undata?

Reseda undata is an annual flowering plant.

What is the scientific name of Reseda undata?

The scientific name of Reseda undata is Reseda undata.

Where does Reseda undata grow?

Reseda undata grows in areas with warm climates, such as 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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