Erucastrum strigosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strigosum
ID:
678221
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.E.Schulz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 119: 56 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677553
Common Names
- Strigose Erucastrum
- Strigose's Erucastrum
- Strigose Erucastrum's
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erucastrum strigosum (also called Rough Mustard, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a long, thin stem and small yellow flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erucastrum strigosum is used as a fodder crop for animals and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Erucastrum strigosum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erucastrum strigosum 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 strigosum
Erucastrum strigosum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.
Erucastrum strigosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erucastrum strigosum?
Erucastrum strigosum
What is the natural habitat of Erucastrum strigosum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Erucastrum strigosum?
Summer
Species in the Erucastrum genus
Erucastrum abyssinicum, Erucastrum arabicum, Erucastrum austroafricanum, Erucastrum brevirostre, Erucastrum canariense, Erucastrum cardaminoides, Erucastrum elatum, Erucastrum elgonense, Erucastrum erigavicum, Erucastrum gallicum, Erucastrum griquense, Erucastrum ifniense, Erucastrum lasiocalycinum, Erucastrum leucanthum, Erucastrum littoreum, Erucastrum meruense, Erucastrum nasturtiifolium, Erucastrum pachypodum, Erucastrum palustre, Erucastrum rifanum, Erucastrum rostratum, Erucastrum strigosum, Erucastrum supinum, Erucastrum varium, Erucastrum virgatum, Erucastrum woodiorum, Erucastrum pre,
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-2798891: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.