Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Duran
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 40: 88 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346304
Description
Hesperis tosyaensis (also called Tosya Rocket, among many other common names) is a flowering plant species native to Turkey. It has a single stem and a single flower, with a yellowish-green petals and a yellowish-green calyx. It grows in rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hesperis tosyaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Hesperis tosyaensis flower is a white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hesperis tosyaensis is a small, annual herb native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Hesperis tosyaensis
Hesperis tosyaensis is native to Turkey.
Hesperis tosyaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hesperis tosyaensis?
Hesperis tosyaensis
What is the natural habitat of Hesperis tosyaensis?
It is native to the Caucasus region.
What are the uses of Hesperis tosyaensis?
It is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.
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
Ahmet Duran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Duran' in the authors string.