Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cepaeifolia
ID:
381132

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wulfen) Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Germ. Excurs. 2: 663 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380464



Common Names

  • Noccaea cepaeifolia
  • Onion-leaved Meadow-parsley
  • Onion-leaved Meadowparsley


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Synonyms

  • Thlaspi cepaeifolium (Wulfen) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Hutchinsia cepaeifolia (Wulfen) DC. [unknown]
  • Iberis cepaeifolia Wulfen [unknown]
  • Lepidium cepaeifolium (Wulfen) Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Noccaea cepaeifolia (also called Onion-leaved 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 cepaeifolia 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Noccaea cepaeifolia 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 cepaeifolia 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 cepaeifolia

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

Noccaea cepaeifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noccaea cepaeifolia?

Noccaea cepaeifolia

What is the common name of Noccaea cepaeifolia?

Onion-leaved Noccaea

What is the natural habitat of Noccaea cepaeifolia?

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

Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Franz Xaver von Wulfen (1728-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wulfen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287738-1: Based on the initial data import