Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
monensis
ID:
614991

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 13: 87 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614323



Common Names

  • Coincya monensis
  • Mon Coincya
  • Mon Cabbage


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Synonyms

  • Rhynchosinapis monensis (L.) Dandy [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium monense L. [unknown]
  • Sinapis monensis Bab. [unknown]
  • Brassica humilis saxatilis (Lam.) Coss. [unknown]
  • Brassica monensis Huds. [unknown]
  • Brassicella coincyoides Humbert & Maire [unknown]
  • Brassicella monensis O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Coincya coincyoides (Humbert & Maire) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Coincya pseudoerucastrum coincyoides (Humbert & Maire) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Erucastrum monense Link [unknown]
  • Coincya monensis monensis [unknown]
  • Hutera monensis (L.) Gómez-Campo [unknown]
  • Erucastrum monensis (L.) Link [unknown]
  • Rhynchosinapsis coincyoides (Humbert & Maire) Fern.Casas [unknown]
  • Hutera coincyoides (Humbert & Maire) Gómez-Campo [unknown]

Description

Coincya monensis (also called Monense Sea Rocket, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Coincya monensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Coincya monensis sub. cheiranthos (Vill.) Aedo, Leadlay & Muñoz Garm.
Coincya monensis var. granatensis (O.E.Schulz) Leadlay
Coincya monensis var. johnstonii (Samp.) Leadlay
Coincya monensis sub. nevadensis (Willk.) Leadlay
Coincya monensis sub. orophila (Franco) Aedo, Leadlay & Muñoz Garm.
Coincya monensis sub. puberula (Pau) Leadlay
Coincya monensis var. setigera (Lange) Leadlay

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Long, slender leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coincya monensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Coincya monensis

Coincya monensis can be found in the Mediterranean.

Coincya monensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coincya monensis?

Coincya monensis

What type of plant is Coincya monensis?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Coincya monensis?

It is native to South Africa

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-2730475: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.