Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
rostratum
ID:
678216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Balf.f.) Gómez-Campo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 56: 379 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677548



Common Names

  • Erucastrum rostratum
  • Beaked Erucastrum
  • Beaked Rocket
  • Beaked Sea Rocket


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Synonyms

  • Brassica rostrata Balf.f. [unknown]
  • Hirschfeldia rostrata O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Erucastrum rostratum (also called Beaked Mustard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Erucastrum rostratum 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 rostratum 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 rostratum

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

Erucastrum rostratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erucastrum rostratum?

Erucastrum rostratum

What is the natural habitat of Erucastrum rostratum?

Open woodlands and grasslands

What is the flowering period of Erucastrum rostratum?

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-2798887: Based on the initial data import
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
César Gómez-Campo (1933-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez-Campo' in the authors string.