Status:
valid
Authors:
(Podp.) F.K.Mey.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 84: 461 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380413
Common Names
- Noccaea viridisepala
- Green-sepal Meadow-parsley
- Green-sepal Meadowparsley
Synonyms
- Thlaspi viridisepalum (Podp.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
- Thlaspi praecox viridisepalum Podp. [unknown]
Description
Noccaea viridisepala (also called green-sepaled noccaea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the mustard family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Noccaea viridisepala 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 viridisepala 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Noccaea viridisepala 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 viridisepala
Noccaea viridisepala can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Noccaea viridisepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Noccaea viridisepala?
Noccaea viridisepala
What is the common name of Noccaea viridisepala?
Green-sepal Noccaea
What is the natural habitat of Noccaea viridisepala?
It is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands
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,