Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
richeri
ID:
615018

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vill.) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 13: 88 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614350



Common Names

  • Coincya richeri
  • Richer's Coincya
  • Richer's Cabbage


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Synonyms

  • Rhynchosinapis richeri (Vill.) Heywood [unknown]
  • Brassica richerii Vill. [unknown]
  • Brassicella richeri O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erucastrum richerii Link [unknown]
  • Hutera richeri (Vill.) Gómez-Campo [unknown]

Description

Coincya richeri (also called Richer's 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 richeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

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 richeri 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 richeri

Coincya richeri can be found in the Mediterranean.

Coincya richeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coincya richeri?

Coincya richeri

What type of plant is Coincya richeri?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Coincya richeri?

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-2730500: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Dominique Villars (1745-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vill.' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.