Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
463225

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lag.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 17 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462557

Common Names

  • Lanceolata Reseda
  • Lanceolate Mignonette
  • Lanceolate Rocket

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Description

Reseda lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Mignonette, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Resedaceae family. It has small, white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Reseda lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat stomach ailments and as an astringent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Reseda lanceolata sub. constricta (Lange) Valdés Berm.
Reseda lanceolata sub. lanceolata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Reseda lanceolata is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reseda lanceolata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Reseda lanceolata

Reseda lanceolata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Reseda lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reseda lanceolata?

Reseda lanceolata

What type of plant is Reseda lanceolata?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Reseda lanceolata grow?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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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