Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
iranica
ID:
1317543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 19: 40 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329997



Common Names

  • Noccaea Iranica
  • Iranian Noccaea
  • Iran Noccaea


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Description

Noccaea iranica (also called Iranian 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 iranica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Noccaea iranica has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noccaea iranica 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 iranica

Noccaea iranica can be found in the Caucasus region, including parts of Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Russia.

Noccaea iranica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noccaea iranica?

Noccaea iranica

What is the common name of Noccaea iranica?

Iranian Noccaea

What is the family of Noccaea iranica?

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

Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.