Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
caerulescens
ID:
381133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Presl & C.Presl) F.K.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 84: 463 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380465



Common Names

  • Noccaea caerulescens
  • Alpine Meadow-cress
  • Blue Meadow-cress


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Synonyms

  • Noccaea occitanica tallonis (Sennen) F.K.Mey. [unknown]
  • Noccaea firmiensis F.K.Mey. [unknown]
  • Noccaea brachypetala huteri (Pernhoffer) F.K.Mey. [unknown]
  • Noccaea caerulescens sylvestris (Jord.) F.K.Mey. [unknown]
  • Pterotropis sylvestris Fourr. [unknown]
  • Pterotropis gaudiniana Fourr. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi vogesiacum Jord. ex F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Thlaspidium alpestre Bubani [unknown]
  • Thlaspi lereschii Reut. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi gaudinianum Jord. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi firmiense (F.K.Mey.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Thlaspi tallonis Sennen [unknown]
  • Thlaspi sylvestre Jord. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi oligospermum (Merino) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Thlaspi occitanicum Jord. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi muretii Gremli [unknown]
  • Thlaspi arenarium Jord. ex F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Thlaspi arvernense Jord. ex Boreau [unknown]
  • Thlaspi caerulescens occitanicum (Jord.) M.Laínz [unknown]
  • Thlaspi caerulescens silvestre (Jord.) M.Laínz [unknown]
  • Thlaspi ambiguum Jord. ex F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Crucifera coerulescens E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Thlaspi alpestre merinoi M.Laínz [unknown]
  • Thlaspi alpestre arenarium Duby [unknown]
  • Thlaspi sylvestre oligosperma Merino [unknown]
  • Thlaspi villarsianum Jord. [unknown]
  • Noccaea arenaria (Duby) F.K.Mey. [unknown]
  • Noccaea oligosperma (Merino) Holub [unknown]
  • Noccaea caerulescens arenaria (Duby) B.Bock [unknown]
  • Noccaea caerulescens firmiensis (F.K.Mey.) B.Bock [unknown]
  • Noccaea caerulescens merinoi (M.Laínz) Carlón, M.Laínz, Moreno Mor., Rodr.Berd. & Ó.Sánchez [unknown]
  • Thlaspi caerulescens merinoi (M.Laínz) M.Laínz [unknown]
  • Noccaea caerulescens occitanica (Jord.) Kerguélen [unknown]
  • Noccaea caerulescens tallonis (Sennen) Kerguélen [unknown]
  • Noccaea montana villarsiana (Jord.) Kerguélen [unknown]
  • Thlaspi alpestre tallonis (Senn.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]

Description

Noccaea caerulescens (also called Blue Fleece, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Brassicaceae family. It has small white flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Noccaea caerulescens is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Noccaea caerulescens sub. virens (Jord.) Kerguélen
Noccaea caerulescens sub. tatrense (Zapał.) Holub
Noccaea caerulescens sub. tatrense (Zapal.) F.K.Mey.
Noccaea caerulescens sub. brachypetala (Jord.) Tzvelev
Noccaea caerulescens sub. calaminaris (Lej.) Holub

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Noccaea caerulescens has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noccaea caerulescens is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes can be divided in spring or early summer and replanted in moist soil.

Where to Find Noccaea caerulescens

Noccaea caerulescens can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Noccaea caerulescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noccaea caerulescens?

Noccaea caerulescens

What is the common name of Noccaea caerulescens?

Blue Noccaea

What is the natural habitat of Noccaea caerulescens?

It is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands

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

Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Jan Svatopluk Presl (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Presl' in the authors string.
Friedrich Karl Meyer (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.K.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287737-1: Based on the initial data import