Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
austroafricanum
ID:
678140

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz & Warwick

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 266 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677472



Common Names

  • Erucastrum austroafricanum
  • Southern African Erucastrum
  • Southern African Rocket
  • Southern African Sea Rocket


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Synonyms

  • Plastobrassica pachypoda (Thell.) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Brassica pachypoda Thell. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium thellungii O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Erucastrum austroafricanum (also called Southern African Erucastrum, 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

Erucastrum austroafricanum is used as a fodder crop for animals and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erucastrum austroafricanum has a white or pink, 5-petalled flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are dark green with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erucastrum austroafricanum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Erucastrum austroafricanum

Erucastrum austroafricanum is native to southern Africa and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Erucastrum austroafricanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erucastrum austroafricanum?

Erucastrum austroafricanum

What is the natural habitat of Erucastrum austroafricanum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Erucastrum austroafricanum?

Spring and Summer

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-2798813: Based on the initial data import
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Suzanne I. Warwick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warwick' in the authors string.