Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
463388

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 427 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462720



Common Names

  • Orientalis Reseda
  • Oriental Reseda
  • Oriental Mignonette


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Description

Reseda orientalis (also called Oriental Mignonette, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a slender stem, reaching up to 1 m in height, and lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Reseda orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a dye plant and for making perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reseda orientalis has small, yellow 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 orientalis is a hardy annual that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a sunny spot and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Reseda orientalis

Reseda orientalis is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Reseda orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reseda orientalis?

Reseda orientalis

What is the common name of Reseda orientalis?

Oriental Reseda

What is the family of Reseda orientalis?

Resedaceae

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715572-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.