Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cretica
ID:
403192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 8: 29 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402524

Common Names

  • Ricotia cretica
  • Cretica Ricotia
  • Ricotia Cretica

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Description

Ricotia cretica (also called Cretan Ricotia, Cretan Ricotia-grass, and Cretan Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with a cylindrical stem and long, thin leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow water bodies.

Uses & Benefits

Ricotia cretica is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ricotia cretica has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ricotia cretica is an annual plant native to Europe. It is best propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division. It prefers a cool climate and should be grown in full sun. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Ricotia cretica

Ricotia cretica can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.

Ricotia cretica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ricotia cretica?

Ricotia cretica

What is the common name of Ricotia cretica?

Cretan Moonwort

What is the natural habitat of Ricotia cretica?

Grassy areas in Europe and Asia

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-2422533: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.