Cochlearia tatrae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tatrae
ID:
614540
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borbás
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Pallas Nagy Lexikona 10: 28 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613872
Common Names
- Tatra scurvy-grass
- Tatra Cochlearia
- Cochlearia
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- Cochlearia officinalis tatrae (Borbás) Domin [unknown]
Description
Cochlearia tatrae (also called Tatra scurvygrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small white flowers and spoon-shaped leaves. It is found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and scree.
Uses & Benefits
Cochlearia tatrae is used as a flavoring in salads and sauces, and as a garnish. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory problems, and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cochlearia tatrae has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cochlearia tatrae is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Once established, it is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.
Where to Find Cochlearia tatrae
Cochlearia tatrae is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.
Cochlearia tatrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cochlearia tatrae?
Cochlearia tatrae
What is the common name of Cochlearia tatrae?
Tatra scurvygrass
What is the habitat of Cochlearia tatrae?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and rocky seashores
Species in the Cochlearia genus
Cochlearia aestuaria, Cochlearia anglica, Cochlearia bavarica, Cochlearia borzaeana, Cochlearia danica, Cochlearia groenlandica, Cochlearia hollandica, Cochlearia micacea, Cochlearia officinalis, Cochlearia polonica, Cochlearia pyrenaica, Cochlearia scotica, Cochlearia sessilifolia, Cochlearia tatrae, Cochlearia tridactylites, Cochlearia polonica, Cochlearia hollandica,
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 kew-2729968: Based on the initial data import
Vinczé von Borbás (1844-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borbás' in the authors string.