Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
maassoumii
ID:
1330550

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mozaff.) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 19: 41 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343004



Common Names

  • Noccaea maassoumii
  • Maassoumii Noccaea
  • Maassoumii Meadow-parsley


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Description

Noccaea maassoumii (also called Maassoum's Noccaea, among many other common names) is a species of herb native to Central and South America. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a single leaf at the top. The flowers are small and white with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid forests, usually on tree branches.

Uses & Benefits

Noccaea maassoumii is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Noccaea maassoumii is a purple flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noccaea maassoumii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. To propagate, sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a seedbed or in containers. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, transplant them to their permanent location.

Where to Find Noccaea maassoumii

Noccaea maassoumii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.

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

Valiolah Mozaffarian (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mozaff.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.