Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
kovatsii
ID:
381050

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 84: 461 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380382



Common Names

  • Noccaea kovatsii
  • Kovats' Noccaea
  • Kovats' False-Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Noccaea pawlowskii (Dvořáková) Holub [unknown]
  • Noccaea hungarica (Dvořáková) Holub [unknown]
  • Noccaea aptera (Velenovsky) F.K.Mey. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi hungaricum M.Dvorakova [unknown]
  • Thlaspi kovatsii Heuff. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi longiracemosum Schur [unknown]
  • Thlaspi schudichii (Soó) Soó [unknown]
  • Thlaspi pawlowskii Dvořáková [unknown]
  • Thlaspi apterum Vel. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi avalanum Pančić [unknown]
  • Thlaspi jankae schudichii Soó [unknown]
  • Thlaspi avalanum Pančić [deprecated]

Description

Noccaea kovatsii (also called Kovats' Noccaea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a slender stem with small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Noccaea kovatsii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Noccaea kovatsii is a small, white or pinkish inflorescence, which is surrounded by a papery bract. The seeds are small, dark brown and round in shape. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noccaea kovatsii can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Noccaea kovatsii

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

Noccaea kovatsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noccaea kovatsii?

Noccaea kovatsii

What are the common names of Noccaea kovatsii?

Kovats' pennycress, Kovats' rock-cress

What is the growth habit of Noccaea kovatsii?

It is an annual herb with a taproot.

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

János Heuffel (1800-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heuff.' 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:287759-1: Based on the initial data import