Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pulvinata
ID:
1330560

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.K.Mey.) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 19: 44 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343014



Common Names

  • Noccaea pulvinata
  • Pulvinata Noccaea
  • Pulvinata Meadow-parsley


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Noccaea pulvinata has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are initially green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noccaea pulvinata is an annual herb native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed.

Where to Find Noccaea pulvinata

Noccaea pulvinata can be found in the mountains of Europe, including the Alps, the Carpathians, and the Balkans.

Noccaea pulvinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noccaea pulvinata?

Noccaea pulvinata

What is the common name of Noccaea pulvinata?

Pulvinate Noccaea

What is the natural habitat of Noccaea pulvinata?

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

Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Friedrich Karl Meyer (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.K.Mey.' in the authors string.