Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
matronalis
ID:
721744

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 663 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721077



Common Names

  • Matronal Hesperis
  • Matronalis Hesperis
  • Hesperis Matronalis


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Synonyms

  • Viola matronalis Garsault [unknown]
  • Antoniana sylvestris Bubani [unknown]
  • Crucifera matronalis E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Deilosma inodora Fuss [unknown]
  • Deilosma matronalis Andrz. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Deilosma nivea Fuss [unknown]
  • Deilosma runcinata Fuss [unknown]
  • Deilosma sibirica Andrz. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Hesperis albiflora Schur [unknown]
  • Hesperis bituminosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Hesperis euganea Marsili ex Ten. [unknown]
  • Hesperis heterophylla Ten. [unknown]
  • Hesperis hortensis Pers. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Hesperis oblongipetala Borbás [unknown]
  • Hesperis pontica Zapał. [unknown]
  • Hesperis pycnotricha Borbás & Degen [unknown]
  • Hesperis sabauda Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Hesperis theophrasti graeca Dvořák [unknown]
  • Hesperis umbrosa Herbich [unknown]
  • Hesperis unguinosa Schrank [unknown]
  • Hesperis voronovii N.Busch [unknown]
  • Hesperis meyeriana (Trautv.) N.Busch [unknown]
  • Hesperis matronalis matronalis [unknown]
  • Hesperis matronalis matronalis [unknown]
  • Hesperis adenosepala Borbás [unknown]
  • Hesperis adzharica Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Hesperis caucasica Rupr. [unknown]
  • Hesperis transcaucasica Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Hesperis oreophila Kitag. [unknown]
  • Hesperis matronalis elata (Hornem.) Schmalh. [unknown]
  • Hesperis matronalis sibirica (L.) G.V.Krylov [unknown]
  • Hesperis matronalis sibirica (L.) DC. [unknown]
  • Hesperis sibirica alba Georgi [unknown]

Description

Hesperis matronalis (also called Dame's Rocket, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. Native to Europe, it grows in moist, open areas such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperis matronalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hesperis matronalis sub. candida (Kit.) Hegi & Em.Schmid
Hesperis matronalis sub. voronovii (N.Busch) P.W.Ball
Hesperis matronalis sub. cladotricha (Borbás) Hayek
Hesperis matronalis sub. vrabelyiana Soó
Hesperis matronalis sub. nivea Kulcz.
Hesperis matronalis sub. adzharica Cullen
Hesperis matronalis sub. sintenisii (F.Dvořák) A.Duran

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hesperis matronalis has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperis matronalis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Hesperis matronalis

Hesperis matronalis is found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Hesperis matronalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperis matronalis?

Hesperis matronalis

What is the common name of Hesperis matronalis?

Dame's Rocket

What is the habitat of Hesperis matronalis?

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,

References