Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
kuerschneri
ID:
1037098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parolly & Kit Tan

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36: 851 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036436



Common Names

  • Hesperis kuerschneri
  • Kuerschner's Rocket
  • Kuerschner Rocket


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Description

Hesperis kuerschneri (also called Kuerschner's Rocket, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mustard family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran. It grows in dry, rocky places, often on limestone, at elevations of 500–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperis kuerschneri is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. The leaves are edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish. The flowers can also be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hesperis kuerschneri are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperis kuerschneri is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hesperis kuerschneri

Hesperis kuerschneri is native to Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100357658: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Parolly (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parolly' in the authors string.
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.