Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
oleracea
ID:
572018

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 667 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571350



Common Names

  • Cabbage
  • Brassica oleracea
  • Wild Cabbage


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Synonyms

  • Raphanus brassica Crantz [unknown]
  • Raphanus brassica-officinalis Crantz [unknown]
  • Rapa rotunda Mill. [unknown]
  • Brassica alba (L.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Brassica alboglabra L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Brassica arborea Steud. [unknown]
  • Brassica bullata Pasq. [unknown]
  • Brassica campestris sylvestris (L.) Janch. [unknown]
  • Brassica capitata DC. ex H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Brassica cauliflora Garsault [unknown]
  • Brassica caularapa Pasq. [unknown]
  • Brassica cephala DC. ex H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Brassica fimbriata hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Brassica gemmifera H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Brassica laciniata Steud. [unknown]
  • Brassica maritima Tardent [unknown]
  • Brassica millecapitata H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Brassica muscovita Steud. [unknown]
  • Brassica odorata Schrank ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea aberdeenea Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea acephala DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea alba DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea albida DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea albiflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea aloides Kitt. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea ardeina Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea asparagoides DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea atrorubens Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea aurata Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea azurea Uspensky [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea bullata DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea capitata L. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea caulorapa DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea chamaegongyla Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea chamjodusa Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea chlorusa Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea compressa Duchesne [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea conica DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea costata DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea crispa Vill. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea culinarum Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea depressa DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea dinojodusa Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea dissecta Peterm. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea elliptica DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea erythrobotrys Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea exaltata (Rchb.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea fimbriata Mill. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea frutescens Vis. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea gemmifera DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea gemmifera (DC.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea germanorum Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea gongylodes L. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea grangei Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea herbacea Spach [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea humilis DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea jodocephala Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea jodogongyla Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea kashmiriana Naqshi & Javeid [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea laciniata L. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea longa Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea loudonii Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea luteola Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea macrocephala Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea macrogongyla Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea magniportana Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea major DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea maritima Coss. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea media Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea microcephala Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea micropodium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea oblonga DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea obovata DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea opsibotrys Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea opsigongyla Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea opsjodusa Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea pentovillea Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea phaeusa Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea praecox DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea procera Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea protobotrys Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea protojodusa Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea purascens DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea purpurascens DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea pyramidalis Mill. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea pyramidula Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea quercifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea ramosa (DC.) Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea rubra L. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea rubra Peterm. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea sabauda L. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea sabellica L. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea salinaria Kitt. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea schizogongyla Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea scotica Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea selenisia L. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea selenisia (L.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea semiclausa Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea serotissima Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea sibirica Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea sphaerica DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea sublaciniata Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea sylvestris L. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea theiusa Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea turionensis DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea ulmensis Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea veris Alef. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea versicolor DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea violacea Duchesne [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea violascens G.Martens [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea viridis L. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea viridis Duchesne [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea viridis (L.) DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica peregrina Steud. [unknown]
  • Brassica quercifolia DC. ex H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Brassica rubra hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Brassica sabellica hort. ex Pers. [unknown]
  • Brassica suttoniana H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Brassica sylvestris Mill. [unknown]
  • Crucifera brassica E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Napus oleracea K.F.Schimp. & Spenn. [unknown]
  • Brassica sabauda (L.) Lizg. [unknown]
  • Brassica subspontanea Lizg. [unknown]
  • Brassica sylvestris sylvestris [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea tronchuda L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea capitata (L.) Metzg. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea caulorapa Metzg. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea oleracea [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea oleracea [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea gemmifera (DC.) Schwarz [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea fruticosa Metzg. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea acephala (DC.) Metzg. [unknown]

Description

Brassica oleracea (also called Wild Cabbage, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves that are linear and toothed, and yellow flowers with white centers.

Uses & Benefits

Brassica oleracea is used as a food crop, as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassica oleracea has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are dark green and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassica oleracea is a biennial plant that is grown as an annual in most climates. It prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring.

Where to Find Brassica oleracea

Brassica oleracea can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia.

Brassica oleracea FAQ

How big does Brassica oleracea grow?

Brassica oleracea typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

What type of soil does Brassica oleracea prefer?

Brassica oleracea prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Brassica oleracea prefer?

Brassica oleracea prefers a warm, dry climate.

Species in the Brassica genus

Brassica assyriaca, Brassica aucheri, Brassica balearica, Brassica barrelieri, Brassica bourgeaui, Brassica cadmea, Brassica carinata, Brassica cretica, Brassica deflexa, Brassica deserti, Brassica desnottesii, Brassica dimorpha, Brassica elongata, Brassica fruticulosa, Brassica gravinae, Brassica hilarionis, Brassica insularis, Brassica iranica, Brassica juncea, Brassica loncholoma, Brassica macrocarpa, Brassica maurorum, Brassica montana, Brassica montana, Brassica napus, Brassica nigra, Brassica nivalis, Brassica oleracea, Brassica oxyrrhina, Brassica procumbens, Brassica rapa, Brassica repanda, Brassica rupestris, Brassica setulosa, Brassica somalensis, Brassica souliei, Brassica spinescens, Brassica taurica, Brassica tyrrhena, Brassica villosa, Brassica beytepeensis, Brassica gallicum, Brassica incana, Brassica trichocarpa, Brassica raimondoi, Brassica baldensis,

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