Status:
valid
Authors:
Pobed.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 15: 64 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578669
Common Names
- Cakile Arctica
- Arctica Air Plant
- Arctica Tillandsia
Synonyms
- Cakile edentula islandica (Gand.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Cakile edentula islandica (Gand.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
- Cakile edentula islandica (Gand.) Á.Löve [unknown]
- Cakile lanceolata pygmaea O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Cakile lapponica Pobed. [unknown]
- Cakile maritima islandica Gand. [unknown]
- Cakile maritima islandica (Gand.) Elven [unknown]
Description
Cakile arctica (also called Arctic Sea Rocket, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Arctic regions. It has small, ovate leaves and produces clusters of small, yellow-green flowers. It is commonly found in sandy soils and along coasts.
Uses & Benefits
Cakile arctica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions with medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cakile arctica has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cakile arctica is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It can be cultivated in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Cakile arctica
Cakile arctica is native to the Arctic. It is found in dry, sandy areas, often near the coast.
Cakile arctica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cakile arctica?
Cakile arctica
What is the common name of Cakile arctica?
Arctic sea rocket
What type of environment does Cakile arctica prefer?
Cakile arctica prefers a warm, sunny environment with well-drained soil.
Species in the Cakile genus
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,