Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
arvensis
ID:
370381

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 626 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369713



Common Names

  • Moricandia Arvensis
  • Field Moricandia
  • Field Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Moricandia longirostris Pomel [unknown]
  • Turritis arvensis W.T.Aiton [unknown]
  • Sinapis mesopotamica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Agrosinapis arvensis Fourr. [unknown]
  • Brassica arvensis L. [unknown]
  • Brassica moricandia Boiss. [unknown]
  • Brassica purpurea Mill. [unknown]
  • Crantzia frutescens Lag. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Diplotaxis arvensis Bluff, Nees & Schauer [unknown]
  • Diplotaxis brassiciformis Koch ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Eruca arvensis Noulet [unknown]
  • Erucastrum decandollei K.F.Schimp. & Spenn. [unknown]
  • Hesperis arvensis Cav. [unknown]
  • Moricandia arvensis robusta Batt. [unknown]
  • Moricandia arvensis arvensis [unknown]
  • Farsetia ramosissima garamantum Maire [unknown]
  • Moricandia arvensis garamantum (Maire) Maire [unknown]

Description

Moricandia arvensis (also called field moricandia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has thin, light green leaves and grows up to a height of 1-2 feet. It is found in dry, open areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Moricandia arvensis is a plant that is used in the production of essential oils, as a medicinal herb, and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive issues. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moricandia arvensis has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, short stem with a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moricandia arvensis is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or offsets. It can be grown in a pot with well-draining soil, and should be kept in a sunny spot. Water the plant regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It can also be propagated from seeds, but this is a more difficult process.

Where to Find Moricandia arvensis

Moricandia arvensis is native to South America and is found in wet habitats, such as marshes and swamps.

Moricandia arvensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moricandia arvensis?

Moricandia arvensis

What is the common name of Moricandia arvensis?

Field Mustard

What is the habitat of Moricandia arvensis?

It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands, fields, and roadsides.

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-2360753: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.