Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
tristis
ID:
721878

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 2. 2: 927. 1763 [Aug 1763]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721211



Common Names

  • Hesperis Tristis
  • Sad Rocket
  • Sad Dame's Violet


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Synonyms

  • Cheiranthus lanceolatus Willd. [unknown]
  • Crucifera tristis E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Deilosma tristis Spach [unknown]
  • Deilosma tristis atropurpurea (Borbás) Dostál [unknown]
  • Hesperidium triste Beck [unknown]
  • Hesperis desertorum Velen. [unknown]
  • Kladnia tristis Schur [unknown]
  • Sperihedium triste (L.) V.I.Dorof. [unknown]
  • Sperihedium V.I.Dorof. [unknown]

Description

Hesperis tristis (also called Sweet Rocket, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides. It is an annual or biennial plant with long, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of fragrant white or purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperis tristis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hesperis tristis 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 tristis is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Hesperis tristis

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

Hesperis tristis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperis tristis?

Hesperis tristis

What are the characteristics of Hesperis tristis?

Hesperis tristis is an herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small white or pink flowers.

Where is Hesperis tristis found?

Hesperis tristis is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

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