Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
rifanum
ID:
678214

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Emb. & Maire) Gómez-Campo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 38: 353 (1981 publ. 1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677546



Common Names

  • Erucastrum rifanum
  • Rif Erucastrum
  • Rif Rocket
  • Rif Sea Rocket


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Synonyms

  • Brassica fruticulosa dolichocarpa Emb. & Maire [unknown]
  • Brassica fruticulosa rifana (Emb. & Maire) Maire [unknown]
  • Brassica rifana Emb. & Maire [unknown]
  • Erucastrum rifanum grandiflorum Gómez-Campo [unknown]
  • Brassica dolichocarpa Emb. & Maire [unknown]

Description

Erucastrum rifanum (also called Rif Rocket, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with each leaf divided into several leaflets. It produces small white flowers with five petals and long, slender seedpods.

Uses & Benefits

Erucastrum rifanum is used as a fodder crop for animals and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erucastrum rifanum 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 rifanum 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 rifanum

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

Erucastrum rifanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erucastrum rifanum?

Erucastrum rifanum

What is the natural habitat of Erucastrum rifanum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Erucastrum rifanum?

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-2798885: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Louis Emberger (1897-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Emb.' in the authors string.
César Gómez-Campo (1933-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez-Campo' in the authors string.