Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
orbiculata
ID:
1330553

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steven ex DC.) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 19: 43 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343007



Common Names

  • Noccaea orbiculata
  • Orbiculata Noccaea
  • Orbiculata Meadow-parsley


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Description

Noccaea orbiculata (also called Orbiculate 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 orbiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Noccaea orbiculata 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 orbiculata is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Noccaea orbiculata

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

Noccaea orbiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noccaea orbiculata?

Noccaea orbiculata

What is the common name of Noccaea orbiculata?

Round-fruited Noccaea

What is the natural habitat of Noccaea orbiculata?

Tropical and subtropical forests of South America

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Christian von Steven (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steven' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.