Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
rugosum
ID:
403241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) All.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pedem. 1: 257 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402573

Common Names

  • Rapistrum rugosum
  • Rugosum Rapistrum
  • Rapistrum Rugosum

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Synonyms

  • Myagrum hispanicum L. [unknown]
  • Myagrum monospermum Forssk. [unknown]
  • Myagrum clavatum Poir. [unknown]
  • Myagrum orientale L. [unknown]
  • Myagrum rugosum L. [unknown]
  • Myagrum procumbens Pourr. [unknown]
  • Myagrum venosum Pers. [unknown]
  • Rapistrum clavatum (Poir.) DC. [unknown]
  • Rapistrum confusum Pomel [unknown]
  • Rapistrum conoideum Pomel [unknown]
  • Rapistrum orientale Crantz [unknown]
  • Rapistrum microcarpum Jord. ex Loret [unknown]
  • Rapistrum strictissimum Pomel [unknown]
  • Rapistrum venosum Nyman [unknown]
  • Rapistrum hispidum Godr. [unknown]
  • Rapistrum glabrum Host [unknown]
  • Rapistrum hirsutum Host [unknown]
  • Rapistrum hirtum Host [unknown]
  • Rapistrum hispanicum Crantz [unknown]
  • Rapistrum nemausense (Roux ex Cabanes) P.Fourn. & Cabanes [unknown]
  • Rapistrum linnaeanum Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
  • Rapistrum longiracemosum Sennen [unknown]
  • Rapistrum rugosum orientale (L.) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Rapistrum rugosum linnaeanum Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Schrankia sulcata Moench [unknown]
  • Schrankia rugosa Medik. [valid]
  • Arthrolobus rugosus Andrz. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Bunias perennis Moench [unknown]
  • Bunias raphanifolia Sm. [unknown]
  • Bunias verrucosa Moench [unknown]
  • Cakile clavata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cakile rugosa L'Hér. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cochlearia rugosa (L.) Crantz [unknown]
  • Cordylocarpus glaber Dietr. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Crucifera erratica E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Crucifera rugosa E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Rapistrum longeracemosum Sennen [unknown]
  • Hirschfeldia hispanica (L.) Linding. [unknown]
  • Rapistrum rugosum rugosum [unknown]
  • Rapistrum rugosum rugosum [unknown]
  • Rapistrum rugosum venosum (Pers.) DC. [unknown]
  • Cakile rugosa stylosa DC. [unknown]
  • Rapistrum rugosum stylosum (DC.) DC. [unknown]

Description

Rapistrum rugosum (also called Rugose Water-cress, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rapistrum rugosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil amendment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rapistrum rugosum 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

Rapistrum rugosum is an annual herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Rapistrum rugosum

Rapistrum rugosum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.

Rapistrum rugosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rapistrum rugosum?

Rapistrum rugosum

What type of plant is Rapistrum rugosum?

Herb

Where does Rapistrum rugosum grow?

Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

Species in the Rapistrum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2422602: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carlo Allioni (1728-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'All.' in the authors string.