Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
cardaminoides
ID:
678149

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 119: 56 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677481



Common Names

  • Erucastrum cardaminoides
  • Cardamom-like Erucastrum
  • Cardamom-like Rocket
  • Cardamom-like Sea Rocket


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Synonyms

  • Erucastrum canariense cardaminoides Webb ex Christ [unknown]

Description

Erucastrum cardaminoides (also called Cardamom-like 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 cardaminoides is used as a fodder crop for animals and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erucastrum cardaminoides has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erucastrum cardaminoides 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 cardaminoides

Erucastrum cardaminoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Erucastrum cardaminoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erucastrum cardaminoides?

Erucastrum cardaminoides

What is the natural habitat of Erucastrum cardaminoides?

Open woodlands and grasslands

What is the flowering period of Erucastrum cardaminoides?

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-2798821: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.