Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
1317528

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Batt.) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 19: 34 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329982



Common Names

  • Noccaea atlantica
  • Atlantic Noccaea
  • Atlantica Noccaea


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Description

Noccaea atlantica (also called Atlantic 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 atlantica 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 atlantica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noccaea atlantica can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Noccaea atlantica

Noccaea atlantica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Noccaea atlantica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noccaea atlantica?

Noccaea atlantica

What is the common name of Noccaea atlantica?

Atlantic Noccaea

What is the family of Noccaea atlantica?

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,

References

Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.