Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
579376

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. (Urban). 3(3): 504. 1903 [1 May 1903]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578708

Common Names

  • Cakile Lanceolata
  • Lanceolata Air Plant
  • Lanceolata Tillandsia

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Synonyms

  • Raphanus lanceolatus Willd. [unknown]
  • Cakile aequalis L'Hér. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cakile americana cubensis DC. [unknown]
  • Cakile cubensis Kunth [unknown]
  • Cakile domingensis Tuss. [unknown]
  • Cakile lanceolata domingensis O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Cakile lanceolata integrifolia O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Cakile lanceolata pinnatifida O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima aequalis (L'Hér. ex DC.) Chapm. [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima cubensis (DC.) Chapm. [unknown]
  • Cakile lanceolata lanceolata [unknown]

Description

Cakile lanceolata (also called Lance-leaved 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 lanceolata 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 lanceolata sub. fusiformis (Greene) Rodman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cakile lanceolata has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cakile lanceolata 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 lanceolata

Cakile lanceolata is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Cakile lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cakile lanceolata?

Cakile lanceolata

What is the common name of Cakile lanceolata?

Lance-leaved sea rocket

What type of environment does Cakile lanceolata prefer?

Cakile lanceolata prefers a warm, sunny environment with well-drained soil.

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-2690404: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.