Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
615024

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.E.Schulz) Stace

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 17: 443 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614356



Common Names

  • Wrightii Coincya
  • Wright's Coincya
  • Wright's Sea Rocket


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Synonyms

  • Rhynchosinapis wrightii (O.E.Schulz) Dandy [unknown]
  • Brassicella wrightii O.E.Schulz in Elliston-Wright [unknown]
  • Hutera wrightii (O.E.Schulz) Gómez-Campo [unknown]

Description

Coincya wrightii (also called Wright'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 wrightii 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 wrightii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Plants can be divided in the spring or autumn and replanted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.

Where to Find Coincya wrightii

Coincya wrightii can be found in the Mediterranean.

Coincya wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coincya wrightii?

Coincya wrightii

What type of plant is Coincya wrightii?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Coincya wrightii?

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-2730506: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.
Clive A. Stace (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stace' in the authors string.