Rochelia persica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
persica
ID:
402196
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge ex Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 244 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401528
Common Names
- Rochelia Persica
- Persica Plant
- Persica Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rochelia persica (also called 'Persian Sea Lavender', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in coastal areas, salt marshes, and other areas with salty soils. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves with a woolly texture.
Uses & Benefits
Rochelia persica is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rochelia persica are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rochelia persica is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Rochelia persica
Rochelia persica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central Asia.
Rochelia persica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rochelia persica?
Rochelia persica
What type of plant is Rochelia persica?
It is a succulent shrub
Where is Rochelia persica found?
It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras
Species in the Rochelia genus
Rochelia chitralensis, Rochelia claviculata, Rochelia disperma, Rochelia cancellata, Rochelia campanulata, Rochelia pamirica, Rochelia persica, Rochelia laxa, Rochelia leiosperma, Rochelia mirheydari, Rochelia pygmaea, Rochelia retrosepala, Rochelia bungei, Rochelia cardiosepala, Rochelia jackabaghi, Rochelia leiocarpa, Rochelia peduncularis, Rochelia rectipes, Rochelia disperma, Rochelia stylaris,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,
References
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120566-1: Based on the initial data import