Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
gallicum
ID:
678169

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677501



Common Names

  • Erucastrum gallicum
  • Gallic Erucastrum
  • Gallic Rocket
  • Gallic Sea Rocket


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Synonyms

  • Sisymbrium gallicum Willd. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium hirtum Host [unknown]
  • Brassica bracteata Janka [unknown]
  • Brassica erucastrum ochroleuca Gaudin [unknown]
  • Brassica gallica (Willd.) Druce [unknown]
  • Brassica gallica (Willd.) G.H.Loos [unknown]
  • Brassica ochroleuca Soy.-Will. [unknown]
  • Brassica pollichii Shuttlew. [unknown]
  • Brassicaria bracteata (Gren. & Godr.) Gillet & Magne [unknown]
  • Crucifera pollichii E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Diplotaxis bracteata Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Erucastrum inodorum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Erucastrum pollichii K.F.Schimp. & Spenn. [unknown]
  • Hirschfeldia gallica Fritsch [unknown]
  • Hirschfeldia pollichii Fritsch [unknown]
  • Erucastrum vulgare Endl. [unknown]
  • Kibera gallica (Willd.) V.I.Dorof. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium irio gallicum (Willd.) DC. [unknown]

Description

Erucastrum gallicum (also called French 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 gallicum is used as a fodder crop for animals and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erucastrum gallicum 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 gallicum is a low-growing annual native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a bright, indirect light. Water the seeds regularly and they should germinate in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Erucastrum gallicum

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

Erucastrum gallicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erucastrum gallicum?

Erucastrum gallicum

What is the natural habitat of Erucastrum gallicum?

Open woodlands and grasslands

What is the flowering period of Erucastrum gallicum?

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-2798840: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.