Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
sylvia
ID:
381072

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaudin) F.K.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 84: 461 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380404



Common Names

  • Noccaea sylvia
  • Woodland Meadow-parsley
  • Wood Meadow-parsley


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Synonyms

  • Noccaea alpestris sylvium (Gaudin) Kerguélen [unknown]
  • Thlaspi minimum sylvium (Gaudin) H.P.Fuchs [unknown]
  • Thlaspi sylvium Gaudin [unknown]
  • Thlaspi alpestre sylvium (Gaudin) Kerguélen [unknown]
  • Thlaspi alpinum sylvium (Gaudin) P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi alpinum sylvium (Gaudin) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]

Description

Noccaea sylvia (also called 'Woodland noccaea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in moist habitats, such as meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Noccaea sylvia is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Noccaea sylvia is a small, white or pinkish inflorescence, which is surrounded by a papery bract. The seeds are small, dark brown and round in shape. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noccaea sylvia is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes can be divided in spring or early summer and replanted in moist soil.

Where to Find Noccaea sylvia

Noccaea sylvia can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Noccaea sylvia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noccaea sylvia?

Noccaea sylvia

What are the common names of Noccaea sylvia?

Sylvia's pennycress, Sylvia's rock-cress

What is the growth habit of Noccaea sylvia?

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

Jean-François-Aimé-Philippe Gaudin (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudin' in the authors string.
Friedrich Karl Meyer (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.K.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287792-1: Based on the initial data import