Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
magellanica
ID:
381028

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) Holub

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Preslia 70: 108 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380360



Common Names

  • Noccaea magellanica
  • Magellan Noccaea
  • Magellan False-Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Thlaspi magellanicum Pers. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi gracile Phil. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi exile Phil. [unknown]
  • Draba depilis Phil. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi andicola Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi magellanicum andicola O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Thlaspi glaucophyllum Barnéoud [unknown]
  • Thlaspi andicola glaucophyllum Gilg & Muschl. [unknown]

Description

Noccaea magellanica (also called Magellan 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 magellanica 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 magellanica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noccaea magellanica 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 magellanica

Noccaea magellanica can be found in South America.

Noccaea magellanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noccaea magellanica?

Noccaea magellanica

What are the common names of Noccaea magellanica?

Alpine pennycress, Alpine rock-cress

What is the growth habit of Noccaea magellanica?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2381098: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.