Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
hispanica
ID:
678110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Exch. Club Soc. Brit. Isles 3: 418 (1913 publ. 1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677442



Common Names

  • Erucaria hispanica
  • Spanish Erucaria
  • Spanish Rocket
  • Spanish Sea Rocket


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Synonyms

  • Raphanus hispanicus Crantz [unknown]
  • Sinapis hispanica L. [unknown]
  • Brassica purpurascens [Soland.] [unknown]
  • Bunias myagroides L. [unknown]
  • Cakile myagroides Poir. [unknown]
  • Cordylocarpus laevigatus Willd. [unknown]
  • Cordylocarpus tenuifolius Sm. [unknown]
  • Crucifera aleppica E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Didesmus myagroides Desv. [unknown]
  • Didesmus pinnatus DC. [unknown]
  • Erucaria aleppica Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Erucaria grandiflora Boiss. [unknown]
  • Erucaria latifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Erucaria lineariloba Boiss. [unknown]
  • Erucaria myagroides Halácsy [unknown]
  • Erucaria tenuifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Erucaria hispanica tanacetifolia Oppenh. [unknown]
  • Erucaria hispanica hispanica [unknown]
  • Erucaria hispanica patula Zohary [unknown]
  • Erucaria hispanica polysperma Zohary [unknown]
  • Erucaria lineariloba grandiflora (Boiss.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erucaria hispanica latifolia (DC.) Dinsm. [unknown]

Description

Erucaria hispanica (also called Spanish Erucaria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem. The leaves are long and narrow, with a pointed tip. The flowers are yellow and have five petals. It grows in sandy soils, in open areas and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erucaria hispanica, commonly known as the Spanish erucaria, is an edible plant with a peppery flavor that can be used in salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being a diuretic and helping with digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erucaria hispanica is a small, white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender with a single stem and leaves that are divided into three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erucaria hispanica is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the island of Timor in Indonesia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Erucaria hispanica

Erucaria hispanica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in many areas of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is also found in parts of the United States, including California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Erucaria hispanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erucaria hispanica?

Erucaria hispanica

What is the common name of Erucaria hispanica?

Hispanica erucaria

What type of plant is Erucaria hispanica?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

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