Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muricata
ID:
463407

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss. , ser. 5, 3: 438 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462739



Common Names

  • Muricata Mignonette
  • Muricata Reseda
  • Muricata Mignonette


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Description

Reseda muricata (also called White Mignonette, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Central Europe. It has a slender stem and grows to a height of 30–80 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and fragrant. It grows in dry grasslands, open forests, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Reseda muricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Reseda muricata var. intermedia Abdallah & de Wit
Reseda muricata var. muricata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reseda muricata has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reseda muricata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny position.

Where to Find Reseda muricata

Reseda muricata can be found in Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia. It is a common weed in grassy areas and can be found in meadows, pastures, roadsides and waste areas.

Reseda muricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reseda muricata?

Reseda muricata

What is the common name of Reseda muricata?

Dyer's Rocket

Where is Reseda muricata native to?

Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia

Species in the Reseda genus

Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana, Reseda lanceolata, Reseda globulosa, Reseda kurdica, Reseda gredensis, Reseda guichardii, Reseda haussknechtii, Reseda inodora, Reseda jacquinii, Reseda decursiva, Reseda balansae, Reseda barrelieri, Reseda battandieri, Reseda diffusa, Reseda armena, Reseda attenuata, Reseda coodei, Reseda complicata, Reseda buhseana, Reseda bungei, Reseda saadae, Reseda lutea, Reseda pruinosa, Reseda stricta, Reseda suffruticosa, Reseda stenostachya, Reseda scoparia, Reseda sessilifolia, Reseda sphenocleoides, Reseda spinescens, Reseda stenobotrys, Reseda media, Reseda micrantha,

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

References

Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715559-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.