Ricotia carnosula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carnosula
ID:
1037260
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 8: 30 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036598
Common Names
- Ricotia carnosula
- Ricotia
- Carnosula
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Ricotia carnosula (also called Carnosula Ricotia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is an annual herb with a simple stem and a few branches. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and entire. The flowers are white or pink and the fruits are silicles. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ricotia carnosula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ricotia carnosula is small, white and four-petaled. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, with a light brown color. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, thin stem.
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Ricotia carnosula is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It should be sown in late spring or early summer and will flower from late summer to early autumn. It is best to deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms. It can be propagated by division in spring.
Where to Find Ricotia carnosula
Ricotia carnosula is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Greece, Italy, and Turkey.
Species in the Ricotia genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100357917: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.