Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
aestuaria
ID:
614350

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Lloyd) Heywood

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 70: 6 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613682



Common Names

  • Cochlearia aestuaria
  • Aestuaria Cochlearia
  • Aestuaria Sea-rocket


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Synonyms

  • Cochlearia officinalis aestuaria J.Lloyd [unknown]
  • Cochlearia officinalis aestuaria (J.Lloyd) Nordal & Laane [unknown]
  • Cochlearia pyrenaica aestuaria (J.Lloyd) Fern.Casas & M.Laínz [unknown]
  • Cochlearia aestuaria (Lloyd) Heyw. [deprecated]

Description

Cochlearia aestuaria (also called Sea-water Cress, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in wet forests, as well as in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cochlearia aestuaria is used as a flavoring in salads and sauces, and as a garnish. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory problems, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cochlearia aestuaria has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small seedlings with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cochlearia aestuaria is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Cochlearia aestuaria

Cochlearia aestuaria is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Cochlearia aestuaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cochlearia aestuaria?

Cochlearia aestuaria

What is the common name of Cochlearia aestuaria?

Estuary Cochlearia

What is the natural habitat of Cochlearia aestuaria?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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-2729795: Based on the initial data import
Vernon Heywood (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heywood' in the authors string.
James Lloyd (1810-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Lloyd' in the authors string.