Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
saharensis
ID:
1414415

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss.) Mart.-Laborde

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 371(3): 209. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426880



Common Names

  • Diplotaxis saharensis
  • Saharan Wall-Rocket
  • Saharan Diplotaxis


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Description

Diplotaxis saharensis (also called Saharan Diplotaxis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to the Sahara Desert and is found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diplotaxis saharensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplotaxis saharensis is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplotaxis saharensis is an annual herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed. The seed should be sown in a seed tray and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Diplotaxis saharensis

Diplotaxis saharensis is native to the Sahara Desert and can be found in sandy soils.

Species in the Diplotaxis genus

Diplotaxis acris, Diplotaxis antoniensis, Diplotaxis assurgens, Diplotaxis berthautii, Diplotaxis brachycarpa, Diplotaxis brevisiliqua, Diplotaxis catholica, Diplotaxis cretacea, Diplotaxis cyrenaica, Diplotaxis duveyrierana, Diplotaxis erucoides, Diplotaxis glauca, Diplotaxis gorgadensis, Diplotaxis gracilis, Diplotaxis griffithii, Diplotaxis harra, Diplotaxis hirta, Diplotaxis ibicensis, Diplotaxis ilorcitana, Diplotaxis kohlaanensis, Diplotaxis muralis, Diplotaxis nepalensis, Diplotaxis ollivieri, Diplotaxis pitardiana, Diplotaxis schweinfurthii, Diplotaxis siettiana, Diplotaxis siifolia, Diplotaxis simplex, Diplotaxis sundingii, Diplotaxis tenuifolia, Diplotaxis tenuisiliqua, Diplotaxis varia, Diplotaxis villosa, Diplotaxis viminea, Diplotaxis virgata, Diplotaxis vogelii, Diplotaxis wirtgenii, Diplotaxis simplex, Diplotaxis vimenea, Diplotaxis saharensis,

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

Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Juan Bautista Martínez-Laborde (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Laborde' in the authors string.