Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
altissimum
ID:
433158

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 659 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432490

Common Names

  • Tall Mustard
  • High Mustard
  • High Tower Mustard

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Synonyms

  • Norta altissima Britton [unknown]
  • Pachypodium pannonicum (Jacq.) Endl. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium sinapios Retz. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium sinapistrum Crantz [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium hungaricum Lumn. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium pannonicum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Sinapis oliveriana DC. [unknown]
  • Crucifera altissima E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Hesperis altissima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hesperis rigidula Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hesperis septulata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium brachypetalum C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Erysimum sinapistrum Rupr. [unknown]

Description

Sisymbrium altissimum (also called Tall Hedge Mustard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of lanceolate leaves and a single, upright stem with a terminal raceme of yellow flowers. It grows in disturbed soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sisymbrium altissimum is a popular ornamental plant used in homes and gardens. It is also known for its air-purifying properties and can be used to reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sisymbrium altissimum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisymbrium altissimum can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and potted in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Sisymbrium altissimum

Sisymbrium altissimum is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate regions of Asia.

Sisymbrium altissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sisymbrium altissimum?

Sisymbrium altissimum

What is the common name of Sisymbrium altissimum?

Tall Hedge Mustard

What is the natural habitat of Sisymbrium altissimum?

Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats

Species in the Sisymbrium genus

Sisymbrium runcinatum, Sisymbrium polyceratium, Sisymbrium polymorphum, Sisymbrium subspinescens, Sisymbrium volgense, Sisymbrium septulatum, Sisymbrium strictissimum, Sisymbrium irio, Sisymbrium hispanicum, Sisymbrium officinale, Sisymbrium orientale, Sisymbrium loeselii, Sisymbrium altissimum, Sisymbrium assoanum, Sisymbrium austriacum, Sisymbrium erysimoides, Sisymbrium cavanillesianum, Sisymbrium crassifolium, Sisymbrium kermanicum, Sisymbrium afghanicum, Sisymbrium damascenum, Sisymbrium dissitiflorum, Sisymbrium gamosepalum, Sisymbrium gaubae, Sisymbrium integerrimum, Sisymbrium maurum, Sisymbrium praetermissum, Sisymbrium reboudianum, Sisymbrium ekmanii, Sisymbrium haitiense, Sisymbrium maximum, Sisymbrium linearifolium, Sisymbrium macroloma, Sisymbrium burchellii, Sisymbrium capense, Sisymbrium dissitiflora, Sisymbrium turczaninowii, Sisymbrium luteum, Sisymbrium heteromallum, Sisymbrium brassiciforme, Sisymbrium elatum, Sisymbrium erucastrifolium, Sisymbrium isfarense, Sisymbrium lasiocalyx, Sisymbrium lipskyi, Sisymbrium yunnanense, Sisymbrium linifolium, Sisymbrium adenophorum, Sisymbrium nepalense, Sisymbrium pinnatisectum,

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