Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1037722

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Holub

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Preslia 70: 108 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037060



Common Names

  • Noccaea mexicana
  • Mexican Noccaea
  • Mexican Nocca


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Description

Noccaea mexicana (also called Mexican Noccaea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Mexico, and is found in rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Noccaea mexicana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Noccaea mexicana are yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noccaea mexicana is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is a low-growing plant that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Noccaea mexicana

Noccaea mexicana is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

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 tro-100358847: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.