Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
381022

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Desv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Agric. 3: 162 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380354



Common Names

  • Neslia paniculata
  • Paniculate Neslia
  • Paniculate False-Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Kernera sagittata Miégev. [unknown]
  • Myagrum paniculatum L. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium paniculatum Crantz [unknown]
  • Rapistrum paniculatum Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Vogelia paniculata Hornem. [unknown]
  • Alyssum paniculatum Willd. [unknown]
  • Bunias paniculata L'Hér. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Chamaelinum paniculatum Host [unknown]
  • Cochlearia sagittata Crantz [unknown]
  • Crambe paniculata All. [unknown]
  • Crucifera neslia E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Neslia paniculata paniculata [unknown]

Description

Neslia paniculata (also called Neslia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a slender stem with small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Neslia paniculata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Neslia paniculata sub. thracica (Velen.) Bornm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neslia paniculata is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, black, round structure. The seedlings are small and have a single, short, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neslia paniculata can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Neslia paniculata

Neslia paniculata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Neslia paniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neslia paniculata?

Neslia paniculata

What are the common names of Neslia paniculata?

Field hedge-mustard, Field mustard

What is the growth habit of Neslia paniculata?

It is an annual herb with a taproot.

Species in the Neslia genus

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 kew-2381087: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.