Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
villosa
ID:
651209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boulos & W.Jallad

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 128: 367 (1975 publ. 1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650541

Common Names

  • Diplotaxis villosa
  • Villosa Diplotaxis
  • Villosa's Diplotaxis

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Description

Diplotaxis villosa (also called Hairy Wall-rocket, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant species of the genus Diplotaxis. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It has a simple stem, with alternate, linear-lanceolate leaves, and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Diplotaxis villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplotaxis villosa is yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thick and sturdy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplotaxis villosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Diplotaxis villosa

Diplotaxis villosa is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in Crete, Greece, and Turkey.

Diplotaxis villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplotaxis villosa?

Diplotaxis villosa

What is the common name of Diplotaxis villosa?

Villosa Spurge

What type of plant is Diplotaxis villosa?

Annual herb

Species in the Diplotaxis genus

Diplotaxis acris, Diplotaxis antoniensis, Diplotaxis assurgens, Diplotaxis berthautii, Diplotaxis brachycarpa, Diplotaxis brevisiliqua, Diplotaxis catholica, Diplotaxis cretacea, Diplotaxis cyrenaica, Diplotaxis duveyrierana, Diplotaxis erucoides, Diplotaxis glauca, Diplotaxis gorgadensis, Diplotaxis gracilis, Diplotaxis griffithii, Diplotaxis harra, Diplotaxis hirta, Diplotaxis ibicensis, Diplotaxis ilorcitana, Diplotaxis kohlaanensis, Diplotaxis muralis, Diplotaxis nepalensis, Diplotaxis ollivieri, Diplotaxis pitardiana, Diplotaxis schweinfurthii, Diplotaxis siettiana, Diplotaxis siifolia, Diplotaxis simplex, Diplotaxis sundingii, Diplotaxis tenuifolia, Diplotaxis tenuisiliqua, Diplotaxis varia, Diplotaxis villosa, Diplotaxis viminea, Diplotaxis virgata, Diplotaxis vogelii, Diplotaxis wirtgenii, Diplotaxis simplex, Diplotaxis vimenea, Diplotaxis saharensis,

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