Erucastrum supinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
supinum
ID:
678223
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Al-Shehbaz & Warwick
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 266 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677555
Common Names
- Supine Mustard
- Supinum Mustard
- Supine Erucastrum
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Erucastrum supinum (also called Spreading 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 supinum is used as a fodder crop for animals and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Erucastrum supinum 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 supinum 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 supinum
Erucastrum supinum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.
Erucastrum supinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erucastrum supinum?
Erucastrum supinum
What are the common names of Erucastrum supinum?
Yellow Mustard, Field Mustard, and Field Erucastrum
What is the growth habit of Erucastrum supinum?
Erucastrum supinum is an annual herb with erect stems
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-2798893: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Suzanne I. Warwick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warwick' in the authors string.