Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schischk.) D.A.German
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 297(3): 297 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348198
Common Names
- Noccaea venusta
- Venust Noccaea
- Venust Noccaea
Description
Noccaea venusta (also called 'Venusta Noccaea', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Noccaea venusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a low-maintenance groundcover. It is also used as a food source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Noccaea venusta has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Noccaea venusta is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Noccaea venusta
Noccaea venusta can be found in the arid regions of Western Australia and South Australia.
Noccaea venusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Noccaea venusta?
Noccaea venusta
What is the common name of Noccaea venusta?
Venusta Noccaea
What is the natural habitat of Noccaea venusta?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
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,