Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
579393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scop.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1772

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol. , ed. 2, 2: 35 (1772)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578725

Common Names

  • Cakile maritima
  • Maritima Cakile
  • Maritima Plant

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Synonyms

  • Rapistrum cakile (L.) Bergeret [unknown]
  • Bunias americana Raf. [unknown]
  • Bunias cakile L. [unknown]
  • Bunias littoralis Salisb. [unknown]
  • Bunias ovalis Viv. [unknown]
  • Cakile aegyptia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cakile aegyptiaca Willd. [unknown]
  • Cakile aegyptica hispanica (Jord.) Maire [unknown]
  • Cakile aegyptica latifolia (Desf.) Maire [unknown]
  • Cakile aegyptica susica (Maire, Weiller & Wilczek) Maire [unknown]
  • Cakile bauhini Jord. [unknown]
  • Cakile cakile H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Cakile crenata Jord. [unknown]
  • Cakile cyrenaica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cakile edentula Jord. [unknown]
  • Cakile hispanica L'Hér. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cakile hispanica Jord. [unknown]
  • Cakile latifolia Poir. [unknown]
  • Cakile littoralis Jord. [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima aegyptica (L.) Delile [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima aegyptica (L.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima amblycarpa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima auriculata Post [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima australis Coss. [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima edentula Loret [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima hispanica (Jord.) Paol. [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima laciniata Hallier [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima latifolia (Poir.) Ostenf. [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima monosperma (Lange) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima oxycarpa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima pandataria N.Terracc. [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima pandataria (A.Terracc.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima pinnatifida Delile [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima pygmaea O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima sessiliflora O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima sinuatifolia (Stokes) DC. [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima susica Maire, Weiller & Wilczek [unknown]
  • Cakile monosperma Lange [unknown]
  • Cakile pinnatifida Stokes [unknown]
  • Cakile serapionis Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Cakile sinuatifolia Stokes [unknown]
  • Crucifera cakile E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Isatis aegyptica L. [unknown]
  • Isatis pinnata Forssk. [unknown]
  • Cakile aegyptica (L.) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima integrifolia W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Rapistrum maritimum (Scop.) Bergeret ex DC. [deprecated]
  • Cakile aegyptica (L.) Pignatti [unknown]
  • Cakile aegyptia hispanica (Jord.) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Cakile aegyptia australis (Coss.) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Cakile aegyptia latifolia (Desf.) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Cakile aegyptia susica (Maire, Weiller & Wilczek) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Cakile maritima maritima [unknown]
  • Rapistrum cakile Crantz [unknown]

Description

Cakile maritima (also called 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 maritima 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 maritima sub. baltica (Rouy & Foucaud) Hyl. ex P.W.Ball
Cakile maritima sub. euxina (Pobed.) Nyár.
Cakile maritima sub. integrifolia Hyl. ex Greuter & Burdet

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cakile maritima has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat disc. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cakile maritima 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 maritima

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

Cakile maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cakile maritima?

Cakile maritima

What is the common name of Cakile maritima?

Sea rocket

What type of environment does Cakile maritima prefer?

Cakile maritima 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