Status:
valid
Authors:
Beck
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Jahreskat. Wiener Bot. Tauschanst. 1894: 6 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720978
Common Names
- Dinaric Hesperis
- Dinarica Hesperis
- Hesperis Dinarica
Synonyms
- Hesperis australis F.Dvořák [unknown]
- Hesperis degeniana Borbás [unknown]
- Hesperis romineaca F.Dvořák [unknown]
- Hesperis slovaka F.Dvořák [unknown]
Description
Hesperis dinarica (also called 'Dinaric Rocket', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Hesperis dinarica is a perennial herb used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hesperis dinarica has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hesperis dinarica is a terrestrial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Hesperis dinarica
Hesperis dinarica is found in the Mediterranean region.
Hesperis dinarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hesperis dinarica?
Hesperis dinarica
What is the common name of Hesperis dinarica?
Dinaric Rocket
What is the habitat of Hesperis dinarica?
It is found in rocky places, grasslands, and scrublands
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,