Reseda virgata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
463088
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Hisp. : 6 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462420
Common Names
- Virgata Reseda
- Virgate Reseda
- Wand-Like Reseda
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Reseda virgata (also called Wand 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 virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Reseda virgata 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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Reseda virgata can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Where to Find Reseda virgata
Reseda virgata 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 virgata FAQ
What type of plant is Reseda virgata?
Reseda virgata is an annual flowering plant.
What is the scientific name of Reseda virgata?
The scientific name of Reseda virgata is Reseda virgata.
Where does Reseda virgata grow?
Reseda virgata 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,
References
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715665-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.