Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
raphanistrum
ID:
403093

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 669 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402425



Common Names

  • Raphanus raphanistrum
  • Wild Radish
  • Jointed Charlock


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Synonyms

  • Raphanus raphanellus Schr. ex Colla [unknown]
  • Raphanus microcarpus Lange [unknown]
  • Raphanus sylvestris Lam. [unknown]
  • Raphanus syylosus Dulac [unknown]
  • Raphanus articulatus Stokes [unknown]
  • Raphanistrum segetale Henckel [unknown]
  • Raphanistrum segetum Baumg. [unknown]
  • Raphanistrum silvestre Asch. [unknown]
  • Raphanistrum vulgare Gray [unknown]
  • Raphanus infestus Salisb. [unknown]
  • Raphanus landroides Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Raphanus longistylus St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Raphanus fugax C.Presl [unknown]
  • Rapistrum arvense All. [unknown]
  • Raphanistrum lampsana Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Raphanistrum fugax Nyman [unknown]
  • Raphanistrum microcarpum Nyman [unknown]
  • Raphanistrum innocuum Moench [unknown]
  • Raphanistrum raphanistrum H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Brassica heleniana Burch. ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Crucifera raphanistrum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Durandea unilocularis Delarbre [unknown]
  • Raphanus raphanistrum microcarpus Lange [unknown]
  • Raphanus raphanistrum microcarpus (Lange) Thell. [unknown]
  • Raphanistrum arvense Wallr. [unknown]
  • Raphanus segetum Clavaud [unknown]
  • Raphanistrum innocuum fugax Nyman [unknown]
  • Raphanus raphanistrum segetum Clavaud [unknown]
  • Raphanus raphanistrum raphanistrum [unknown]
  • Raphanus raphanistrum purpurascens Dumort. [unknown]
  • Raphanus raphanistrum carneus Thell. [unknown]
  • Raphanus raphanistrum raphanistrum [unknown]
  • Rapistrum raphanistrum Crantz [unknown]
  • Sinapis raphanistrum Gueldenst. ex Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Raphanus raphanistrum (also called Wild Radish, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Raphanus raphanistrum is used for ornamental purposes, as it has attractive flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Raphanus raphanistrum sub. rostratus (DC.) Thell.
Raphanus raphanistrum sub. landra (Moretti ex DC.) Bonnier & Layens
Raphanus raphanistrum sub. sativus (L.) Domin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raphanus raphanistrum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raphanus raphanistrum is an annual plant native to Europe. It is best propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division. It prefers a cool climate and should be grown in full sun. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Raphanus raphanistrum

Raphanus raphanistrum is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in meadows, fields, and disturbed habitats.

Raphanus raphanistrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raphanus raphanistrum?

Raphanus raphanistrum

What is the natural habitat of Raphanus raphanistrum?

Tropical rainforest

What are the common names of Raphanus raphanistrum?

Tropical trumpet vine

Species in the Raphanus genus

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,

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