Cochlearia sessilifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
614528
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rollins
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 3: 182 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613860
Common Names
- Sessile-leaved scurvy-grass
- Sessile-leaved Cochlearia
- Cochlearia
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- Cochlearia officinalis sessilifolia (Rollins) Hultén [unknown]
Description
Cochlearia sessilifolia (also called Sessile-leaved scurvygrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small white flowers and sessile leaves. It is found in coastal areas, salt marshes, and rocky shores.
Uses & Benefits
Cochlearia sessilifolia is used as a flavoring in salads and sauces, and as a garnish. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory problems, and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cochlearia sessilifolia has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Cochlearia sessilifolia is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Once established, it is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.
Where to Find Cochlearia sessilifolia
Cochlearia sessilifolia is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.
Cochlearia sessilifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cochlearia sessilifolia?
Cochlearia sessilifolia
What is the common name of Cochlearia sessilifolia?
Sessile-leaved scurvygrass
What is the habitat of Cochlearia sessilifolia?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and rocky seashores
Species in the Cochlearia genus
Cochlearia aestuaria, Cochlearia anglica, Cochlearia bavarica, Cochlearia borzaeana, Cochlearia danica, Cochlearia groenlandica, Cochlearia hollandica, Cochlearia micacea, Cochlearia officinalis, Cochlearia polonica, Cochlearia pyrenaica, Cochlearia scotica, Cochlearia sessilifolia, Cochlearia tatrae, Cochlearia tridactylites, Cochlearia polonica, Cochlearia hollandica,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2729957: Based on the initial data import
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.