Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phyteuma
ID:
463405

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 449 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462737



Common Names

  • Phyteuma Mignonette
  • Phyteuma Reseda
  • Phyteuma Mignonette


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Synonyms

  • Reseda phyteuma aragonensis (Loscos & J.Pardo) Rivas Mart. [unknown]

Description

Reseda phyteuma (also called Dyer's Rocket, Dyer's Weed, and Rocket Weed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Resedaceae. It is an annual herb growing up to 1 m tall, with small white flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and it is found in a variety of habitats, including grassland, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Reseda phyteuma 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 phyteuma sub. collina (Müll.Arg.) Batt.
Reseda phyteuma sub. phyteuma

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reseda phyteuma 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 phyteuma 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 phyteuma

Reseda phyteuma 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 phyteuma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reseda phyteuma?

Reseda phyteuma

What is the common name of Reseda phyteuma?

Rampion

Where is Reseda phyteuma 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,

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