Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rapae
ID:
95961

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Br.) Lander

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 2(1): 130 (1989): (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095290



Common Names

  • Cabbage White
  • Cabbage Butterfly
  • Cabbage Moth


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Description

Apostates rapae (also called Wild Radish, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Europe and North America, where it is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It grows to a height of 30-60 cm, and has deeply lobed leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Apostates rapae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating stomach ailments and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Apostates rapae is white in color and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white tuft attached. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves that are deeply lobed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apostates rapae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location to protect it from strong winds. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Apostates rapae

Apostates rapae is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It can be found in meadows, fields, and roadsides.

Apostates rapae FAQ

What are the common names of Apostates rapae?

Wild Mustard

What is the native range of Apostates rapae?

Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

What is the optimal soil type for Apostates rapae?

Well-drained, moist soil

Species in the Apostates genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-51470: Based on the initial data import
Forest B. H. Brown (1873-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Br.' in the authors string.
Nicholas Lander (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lander' in the authors string.