Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
foleyi
ID:
1409274

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Batt.) Lorite, Perfectti, J.M.Gómez, Gonz.-Megías & Abdelaziz

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
PeerJ 5(e3964): 18. 2017 [27 Oct 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421739

Common Names

  • Eruca foleyi
  • Foleyi Eruca
  • Eruca Foleyi

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Description

Eruca foleyi (also called Foley's Rocket, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a few small leaves. The flowers are white and have a long, curved lower lip. It grows in dry, open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Eruca foleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fronds are also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eruca foleyi has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eruca foleyi is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Eruca foleyi

Eruca foleyi can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Eruca foleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eruca foleyi?

Eruca foleyi

What is the natural habitat of Eruca foleyi?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in Australia.

What are the common uses of Eruca foleyi?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Species in the Eruca genus

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

Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
Juan Lorite: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorite' in the authors string.
Mohamed Abdelaziz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abdelaziz' in the authors string.
Francisco Perfectti: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perfectti' in the authors string.
José M. Gómez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Gómez' in the authors string.
Adela González-Megías: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gonz.-Megías' in the authors string.