Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
meyeri
ID:
1037740

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Askerova

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 70: 523 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037078



Common Names

  • Zuvanda meyeri
  • Meyer's Zuvanda
  • Meyer's Zuvanda Grass


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Description

Zuvanda meyeri (also called Meyer's Zuvanda, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed habitats. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a flowering stem with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Zuvanda meyeri is a plant that is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zuvanda meyeri has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zuvanda meyeri 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 Zuvanda meyeri

Zuvanda meyeri is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Zuvanda 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-100358872: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Roza Qasım qızı Əsgərova (1929-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Askerova' in the authors string.