Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bigelow) Hook.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 59 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578684
Common Names
- Cakile Edentula
- Edentula Air Plant
- Edentula Tillandsia
Synonyms
- Bunias edentula Bigelow [unknown]
- Cakile americana Nutt. [unknown]
- Cakile californica A.Heller [unknown]
- Cakile edentula americana O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Cakile edentula californica Fernald [unknown]
- Cakile edentula californica (A.Heller) Hultén [unknown]
- Cakile edentula integrifolia O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Cakile edentula millspaughii (O.E.Schulz) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Cakile edentula pinnatifida O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Cakile lanceolata apetala O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Cakile lanceolata australiensis Thell. [unknown]
- Cakile lanceolata edentula (Bigelow) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Cakile lanceolata edentula O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Cakile lanceolata nillspaughii O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Cakile maritima americana (Nutt.) Torr. [unknown]
- Cakile aegyptia edentula Maire & Weiller [unknown]
- Cakile edentula edentula [unknown]
- Cakile lanceolata millspaughii O.E.Schulz [unknown]
Description
Cakile edentula (also called Toothless Sea Rocket, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. 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 edentula 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cakile edentula sub. harperi (Small) Rodman
Cakile edentula var. lacustris Fernald
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cakile edentula has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cakile edentula 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 edentula
Cakile edentula is native to the Middle East. It is found in dry, sandy areas, often near the coast.
Cakile edentula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cakile edentula?
Cakile edentula
What is the common name of Cakile edentula?
Toothless sea rocket
What type of environment does Cakile edentula prefer?
Cakile edentula 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,