Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
isatidea
ID:
1411232

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) D.A.German & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 334(1): 97. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423697





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Description

Hesperis isatidea (also called Isatide Hesperis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Mexico, where it is found in montane forests. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperis isatidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach pains.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hesperis isatidea has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Hesperis isatidea: This plant is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hesperis isatidea

Hesperis isatidea is native to India and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Hesperis isatidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperis isatidea?

Hesperis isatidea

What are the common names of Hesperis isatidea?

Isatide rocket

What is the natural habitat of Hesperis isatidea?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.