Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cilicica
ID:
1322210

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Siehe ex Bornm.) A.Duran

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Türk. Bitkileri List. : 279 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334664



Common Names

  • Hesperis cilicica
  • Cilician Rocket
  • Cilician Dame's Rocket


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Description

Hesperis cilicica (also called Cilician rocket, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to Turkey. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with small white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperis cilicica is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive purple flowers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in flower beds and borders. The leaves of the plant can also be used as a herbal remedy for treating skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hesperis cilicica are white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Hesperis cilicica

Hesperis cilicica can be found in Turkey.

Hesperis cilicica FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Hesperis cilicica?

Hesperis cilicica is native to Turkey and the Middle East.

What type of soil is best for Hesperis cilicica?

Hesperis cilicica prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

How much sunlight does Hesperis cilicica need?

Hesperis cilicica prefers full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Hesperis genus

Hesperis bicuspidata, Hesperis borbasii, Hesperis dinarica, Hesperis inodora, Hesperis laciniata, Hesperis matronalis, Hesperis sibirica, Hesperis slovaca, Hesperis steveniana, Hesperis sylvestris, Hesperis theophrasti, Hesperis tristis, Hesperis anatolica, Hesperis hamzaoglui, Hesperis ozcelikii, Hesperis multicaulis, Hesperis armena, Hesperis balansae, Hesperis boissieriana, Hesperis bottae, Hesperis breviscapa, Hesperis hedgei, Hesperis kitiana, Hesperis kotschyi, Hesperis luristanica, Hesperis microcalyx, Hesperis nivalis, Hesperis novakii, Hesperis pendula, Hesperis pisidica, Hesperis podocarpa, Hesperis straussii, Hesperis thyrsoidea, Hesperis turkmendaghensis, Hesperis kuerschneri, Hesperis syriaca, Hesperis hartwegiana, Hesperis hyrcana, Hesperis buschiana, Hesperis hirsutissima, Hesperis persica, Hesperis robusta, Hesperis cilicica, Hesperis tosyaensis, Hesperis isatidea,

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

Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
Ahmet Duran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Duran' in the authors string.
Walter Siehe (1859-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siehe' in the authors string.