Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
nitens
ID:
370409

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Durand & Barratte

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Fl. Libyc. Prodr. : 15 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369741



Common Names

  • Moricandia nitens
  • Shiny Moricandia
  • Shiny Moricandia-flower


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Description

Moricandia nitens (also called shining moricandia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has thin, light green leaves and grows up to a height of 1-2 feet. It is found in dry, open areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Moricandia nitens is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive issues. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. Additionally, it is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Moricandia nitens is a small, white to pinkish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with white to pinkish-white flowers and dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moricandia nitens is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or offsets. It can be grown in a pot with well-draining soil, and should be kept in a sunny spot. Water the plant regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It can also be propagated from seeds, but this is a more difficult process.

Where to Find Moricandia nitens

Moricandia nitens is native to South America and is found in wet habitats, such as marshes and swamps.

Moricandia nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moricandia nitens?

Moricandia nitens

What is the common name of Moricandia nitens?

Shiny Mustard

What is the habitat of Moricandia nitens?

It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands, fields, and roadsides.

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

IPNI record: 287152-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001237061
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-50092820: Originally associated with wfo-0001237061
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-50092820: Originally associated with wfo-0001237061
Gustave Barratte (1857-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barratte' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287152-1: Based on the initial data import