Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
turkmendaghensis
ID:
1037056

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Duran & Ocak

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 147: 240 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036394



Common Names

  • Hesperis turkmendaghensis
  • Turkmendaghensis Hesperis
  • Hesperis


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Description

Hesperis turkmendaghensis (also called 'Turkmen Rocket', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Central Asia. It is a low-growing, herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It grows in moist soils and is often found in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperis turkmendaghensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and rock gardens. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hesperis turkmendaghensis has white to pink flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperis turkmendaghensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hesperis turkmendaghensis

Hesperis turkmendaghensis can be found in the Caucasus region, from Armenia to Azerbaijan and east to Iran.

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-100357601: Based on the initial data import
Ahmet Duran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Duran' in the authors string.
Atila Ocak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ocak' in the authors string.