Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
1037263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 2: 17 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036601



Common Names

  • Ricotia tenuifolia
  • Ricotia
  • Tenuifolia


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Description

Ricotia tenuifolia (also called Tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ricotia tenuifolia is an annual plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by direct sowing in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. It is also possible to propagate by division of the root clump.

Where to Find Ricotia tenuifolia

Ricotia tenuifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

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