Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
griffithiana
ID:
508353

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) F.K.Mey.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Haussknechtia , Beih. 12: 170 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507685



Common Names

  • Noccaea griffithiana
  • Griffith's Noccaea
  • Griffith's Meadow-Cress


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Synonyms

  • Carpoceras griffithianum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi griffithianum Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Noccaea griffithiana (also called Griffith's Noccaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to India and is found in alpine and subalpine meadows. It is an annual herb with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Noccaea griffithiana is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Noccaea griffithiana is yellow and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noccaea griffithiana is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It is best grown in a warm, sunny environment with plenty of bright, indirect light. It prefers a soil mix that is high in organic matter and drains well. Propagation is typically done through division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and humid until germination.

Where to Find Noccaea griffithiana

Noccaea griffithiana is native to India.

Noccaea griffithiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noccaea griffithiana?

Noccaea griffithiana

What is the natural habitat of Noccaea griffithiana?

It is found in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

What is the flower color of Noccaea griffithiana?

The flowers of Noccaea griffithiana are yellow in color.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Karl Meyer (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.K.Mey.' in the authors string.