Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 17: 176 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582161
Common Names
- Camelina hispida
- Hispida Camelina
- Hispida's Camelina
Synonyms
- Camelina grandiflora Boiss. [unknown]
- Camelina hispida grandiflora (Boiss.) Hedge [unknown]
- Camelina hispida lasiocarpa (Boiss. & Blanche) Post [unknown]
- Camelina hispida stiefelhagenii (Bornm.) Yıld. [unknown]
- Camelina lasiocarpa Boiss. & Balansa ex Boiss. [unknown]
- Camelina massadi Boiss. ex Bornm. [unknown]
- Camelina persistens Rech.f. [unknown]
- Camelina stiefelhagenii Bornm. [unknown]
- Camelina subappressa Hausskn. & Bornm. [unknown]
- Crucifera grandiflora E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
- Camelina hispida hispida [unknown]
Description
Camelina hispida (also called Rough False Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is typically found in dry, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Camelina hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility and as a source of oil for cooking, biofuel, and animal feed.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camelina hispida has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camelina hispida is a hardy annual plant that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring, or start them indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. The seeds should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 1-2 inches apart. Water regularly and thin the seedlings to about 4-6 inches apart when they are a few inches tall. The plants will bloom in late spring and will self-seed if allowed to go to seed.
Where to Find Camelina hispida
Camelina hispida is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Camelina hispida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camelina hispida?
Camelina hispida
What are the common names of Camelina hispida?
No common names
What is the natural habitat of Camelina hispida?
It is found in dry grasslands and steppes of Europe and Asia
Species in the Camelina genus
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