Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
anremerica
ID:
1037720

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lit. & Maire) Gómez-Campo

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82: 175 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037058



Common Names

  • Vella anremerica
  • American Vella
  • American Vella Grass


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Description

Vella anremerica (also called Anremerica Vella, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vella anremerica is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vella anremerica are yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vella anremerica is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is a low-growing plant that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Vella anremerica

Vella anremerica is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

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-100358845: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
César Gómez-Campo (1933-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez-Campo' in the authors string.