Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.K.Mey.) Al-Shehbaz
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 19: 34 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329981
Common Names
- Noccaea antitaurica
- Antitauric Noccaea
- Antitaurica Noccaea
Description
Noccaea antitaurica (also called Antitaurica Noccaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Middle East, where it grows in rocky, mountainous habitats. It is an annual herb with leaves up to 6 cm long, and the flowers are white or pinkish in color.
Uses & Benefits
Noccaea antitaurica is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks, as well as in flower arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Noccaea antitaurica is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Noccaea antitaurica is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers a cool, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be planted in a well-draining potting mix made up of equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and bark. Propagation is done through division of the rootstock or by seed.
Where to Find Noccaea antitaurica
Noccaea antitaurica is native to the Caucasus region, including parts of Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Russia.
Noccaea antitaurica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Noccaea antitaurica?
Noccaea antitaurica
What is the common name of Noccaea antitaurica?
Tauric Noccaea
What is the family of Noccaea antitaurica?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Noccaea genus
Noccaea minima,
Noccaea ochroleuca,
Noccaea magellanica,
Noccaea montana,
Noccaea praecox,
Noccaea epirota,
Noccaea lutescens,
Noccaea ferganensis,
Noccaea rotundifolia,
Noccaea kovatsii,
Noccaea jankae,
Noccaea gremliana,
Noccaea goesingensis,
Noccaea sylvia,
Noccaea corymbosa,
Noccaea viridisepala,
Noccaea tymphaea,
Noccaea zaffranii,
Noccaea banatica,
Noccaea cepaeifolia,
Noccaea caerulescens,
Noccaea gardeziana,
Noccaea griffithiana,
Noccaea swatensis,
Noccaea wendelboi,
Noccaea japonica,
Noccaea borealis,
Noccaea thlaspidioides,
Noccaea camlikensis,
Noccaea cariensis,
Noccaea angustifolia,
Noccaea edinensium,
Noccaea libanotica,
Noccaea nepalensis,
Noccaea boeotica,
Noccaea eburneosa,
Noccaea rhodopensis,
Noccaea tenuis,
Noccaea andersonii,
Noccaea cochlearioides,
Noccaea flagellifera,
Noccaea yunnanensis,
Noccaea papyracea,
Noccaea versicolor,
Noccaea bellidifolia,
Noccaea microphylla,
Noccaea nevadensis,
Noccaea stenoptera,
Noccaea mexicana,
Noccaea graeca,
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,