Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) DC.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 635 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327608
Common Names
- Vimenea Diplotaxis
- Diplotaxis
- Diplotaxis vimenea
Description
Diplotaxis vimenea (also called Vimen Diplotaxis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and it grows in rocky areas, scrublands, and grasslands. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are oval-shaped and have toothed edges.
Uses & Benefits
Diplotaxis vimenea is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplotaxis vimenea has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplotaxis vimenea is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.
Where to Find Diplotaxis vimenea
Diplotaxis vimenea is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Diplotaxis vimenea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplotaxis vimenea?
Diplotaxis vimenea
What is the common name of Diplotaxis vimenea?
Vimenea Diplotaxis
What are the uses of Diplotaxis vimenea?
Diplotaxis vimenea is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food and fodder.
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,