Status:
valid
Authors:
(Velen.) F.K.Mey.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 84: 462 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380377
Common Names
- Noccaea lutescens
- Lutescent Noccaea
- Lutescent False-Mallow
Synonyms
- Thlaspi lutescens Velen. [unknown]
- Thlaspi balcanum Janka [unknown]
- Noccaea lutescens drenovskii F.K.Mey. [unknown]
Description
Noccaea lutescens (also called Yellow 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 lutescens 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 lutescens is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, black, round structure. The seedlings are small and have a single, short, thin leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Noccaea lutescens 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 lutescens
Noccaea lutescens can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Noccaea lutescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Noccaea lutescens?
Noccaea lutescens
What are the common names of Noccaea lutescens?
Yellow pennycress, Yellow rock-cress
What is the growth habit of Noccaea lutescens?
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,