Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
pachypodum
ID:
678204

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chiov.) Jonsell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 129: 127 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677536



Common Names

  • Erucastrum pachypodum
  • Thick-stalked Erucastrum
  • Thick-stalked Rocket
  • Thick-stalked Sea Rocket


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Synonyms

  • Sisymbrium pachypodum Chiov. [unknown]

Description

Erucastrum pachypodum (also called Thick-stalked 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 pachypodum is used as a fodder crop for animals and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erucastrum pachypodum 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 pachypodum 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 pachypodum

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

Erucastrum pachypodum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erucastrum pachypodum?

Erucastrum pachypodum

What is the natural habitat of Erucastrum pachypodum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Erucastrum pachypodum?

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-2798875: Based on the initial data import
Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
Bengt Edvard Jonsell (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jonsell' in the authors string.