Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
zaffranii
ID:
381091

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.K.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 15: 389 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380423



Common Names

  • Noccaea zaffranii
  • Saffron Meadow-parsley
  • Saffron Meadowparsley


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Synonyms

  • Thlaspi zaffranii (F.K.Mey.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]

Description

Noccaea zaffranii (also called Zaffran's Fleece, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Brassicaceae family. It has small white flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Noccaea zaffranii 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 zaffranii 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 zaffranii 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 zaffranii

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

Noccaea zaffranii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noccaea zaffranii?

Noccaea zaffranii

What is the common name of Noccaea zaffranii?

Zaffran's Noccaea

What is the natural habitat of Noccaea zaffranii?

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,