Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
valentina
ID:
736568

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pau) Pau ex Cámara

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 36: 311 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000735901



Common Names

  • Reseda valentina
  • Valentine Reseda
  • Valentine Flower


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Description

Reseda valentina (also called Wild Mignonette, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Resedaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia. It has a single stem with a few branches and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Reseda valentina is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Reseda valentina sub. valentina
Reseda valentina sub. almijarensis (Valdés Berm. & Kaercher) M.B.Crespo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reseda valentina has a yellow-green flower with a white centre. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have a single, needle-like leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reseda valentina is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best grown in full sun and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by 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 rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Reseda valentina

Reseda valentina can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Reseda valentina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reseda valentina?

Reseda valentina

What is the common name of Reseda valentina?

Valentine mignonette

Where is Reseda valentina found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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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