Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
nasturtiifolium
ID:
678200

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677532



Common Names

  • Erucastrum nasturtiifolium
  • Watercress-leaved Erucastrum
  • Watercress-leaved Rocket
  • Watercress-leaved Sea Rocket


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Synonyms

  • Raphanus erucastrum Crantz [unknown]
  • Rhynchosinapis erucastrum (L.) Dandy [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium tournefortii Schleich. ex E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium subbipinnatifidum Hornem. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium jacobaeifolium J.P.Bergeret ex Vill. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium obtusangulum Schleich. [unknown]
  • Sinapis subbipinnatifida Lag. [unknown]
  • Sinapis nasturtiifolia Poir. [unknown]
  • Brassica erucastrum L. [unknown]
  • Brassica erucastrum subbipinnatifida (Lag.) Cámara [unknown]
  • Brassica obtusangula Rchb. [unknown]
  • Brassica obtusangulata St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Brassicaria erucastrum (L.) Gillet & Magne [unknown]
  • Brassicella erucastrum O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Conirostrum obtusangulum Dulac [unknown]
  • Crucifera lamarckii E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Diplotaxis erucastrum Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Diplotaxis stenocarpa Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Eruca aspera Mill. [unknown]
  • Eruca erucastrum G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb. [unknown]
  • Eruca sylvestris Lam. [unknown]
  • Erucastrum bracteatum St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Erucastrum gmelinii K.F.Schimp. & Spenn. [unknown]
  • Erucastrum intermedium Jord. [unknown]
  • Erucastrum lamarkii K.F.Schimp. & Spenn. [unknown]
  • Erucastrum nasturtiifolium benacense F.Martini & F.Fen. [unknown]
  • Erucastrum obtusangulum (G.Haller ex Schleich.) Rchb. [unknown]
  • Erucastrum subbipinnatifidum Nyman [unknown]
  • Erysimum erucastrum Scop. [unknown]
  • Erysimum obtusangulum [Clairv.] [unknown]
  • Hirschfeldia erucastrum Fritsch [unknown]
  • Hirschfeldia nasturtiifolia Fritsch [unknown]
  • Hirschfeldia obtusangula (G.Haller ex Schleich.) Samp. [unknown]
  • Erucastrum benacense (F.Martini & F.Fen.) Landolt [unknown]
  • Sinapis erucastrum Vest [unknown]
  • Erucastrum nasturtiifolium nasturtiifolium [unknown]
  • Erucastrum nasturtiifolium subbipinnatifidum (Lag.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Erucastrum obtusangulum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Erucastrum nasturtiifolium nasturtiifolium [unknown]

Description

Erucastrum nasturtiifolium (also called Watercress-leaved 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 nasturtiifolium is used as a fodder crop for animals and as a green manure crop.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erucastrum nasturtiifolium sub. sudrei Vivant

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erucastrum nasturtiifolium 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 nasturtiifolium 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 nasturtiifolium

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

Erucastrum nasturtiifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erucastrum nasturtiifolium?

Erucastrum nasturtiifolium

What is the natural habitat of Erucastrum nasturtiifolium?

Open woodlands and grasslands

What is the flowering period of Erucastrum nasturtiifolium?

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-2798870: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.