Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
rusticana
ID:
550113

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Oekon. Fl. Wetterau 2: 426 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549445



Common Names

  • Rusticana Armoracia
  • Rusticana Armoracia
  • Rustic Horse-Radish


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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium armoracia (L.) Fr. [unknown]
  • Raphanus rusticanus Garsault [unknown]
  • Raphanis magna Moench [unknown]
  • Armoracia armoracia (L.) Cockerell ex Daniels [unknown]
  • Armoracia austriaca Bluff, Nees & Schauer [unknown]
  • Armoracia lapathifolia Gilib. [unknown]
  • Armoracia rustica Schur [unknown]
  • Armoracia sativa Bernh. [unknown]
  • Cochlearia armoracia L. [unknown]
  • Cochlearia lancifolia Stokes [unknown]
  • Cochlearia lapathifolia Gilib. [unknown]
  • Cochlearia rusticana Lam. [unknown]
  • Cochlearia variifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Crucifera armoracia (L.) E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Radicula armoracia (L.) B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Cardamine armoracia (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rorippa armoracia Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Rorippa rusticana (G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb.) Gren. & Godr. [unknown]

Description

Armoracia rusticana (also called Horseradish, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields, and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Armoracia rusticana is used as a culinary herb and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Armoracia rusticana has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Armoracia rusticana can be propagated by division or seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in early spring or late fall. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seeds should germinate in 2-4 weeks.

Where to Find Armoracia rusticana

Armoracia rusticana can be found in the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Armoracia rusticana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armoracia rusticana?

Armoracia rusticana

What type of plant is Armoracia rusticana?

Mustard

What is the natural habitat of Armoracia rusticana?

Meadows and grasslands

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-2652952: Based on the initial data import
Philipp Gottfried Gaertner (1754-1825): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Gaertn.' in the authors string.
Bernhard Meyer (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Mey.' in the authors string.
Johannes Scherbius (1769-1813): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scherb.' in the authors string.