Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
littoreum
ID:
678191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maire

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Cavanillesia 2: 46 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677523



Common Names

  • Erucastrum littoreum
  • Coastal Erucastrum
  • Coastal Rocket
  • Coastal Sea Rocket


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Synonyms

  • Hirschfeldia littorea Pau & Font Quer [unknown]
  • Erucastrum laevigatum littoreum Maire [unknown]
  • Erucastrum littoreum littoreum [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erucastrum littoreum sub. brachycarpum (Maire & Weiller) Gómez-Campo
Erucastrum littoreum sub. glabrum (Maire) Gómez-Campo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erucastrum littoreum flower is small and white with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erucastrum littoreum is a hardy annual that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by direct sowing in spring or fall, or by cuttings in early summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Erucastrum littoreum

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

Erucastrum littoreum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erucastrum littoreum?

Erucastrum littoreum

What is the natural habitat of Erucastrum littoreum?

Open woodlands and grasslands

What is the flowering period of Erucastrum littoreum?

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