Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
irio
ID:
432596

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431928

Common Names

  • Irio Sisymbrium
  • Irio Starcluster
  • Irio Starburst

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Synonyms

  • Norta irio Britton [unknown]
  • Phryne laxata Bubani [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium subulatum E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium latifolium Gray [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium glabrum Willd. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium erysimastrum Lam. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium filiforme Dulac [unknown]
  • Arabis charbonnelii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Crucifera irio E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Descurainia irio Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Erysimum irio (L.) Farw. [unknown]
  • Hesperis iriodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hesperis maxima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hesperis subulata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Irio ruderalis Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium irioides Boiss. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium irio dasycarpum O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium irio leiocarpum Maire [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium pinnatifidum Forssk. [unknown]
  • Erysimum irio (L.) Rupr. [unknown]

Description

Sisymbrium irio (also called London Rocket, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in disturbed soils, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sisymbrium irio is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sisymbrium irio is small and white. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisymbrium irio is a small, annual plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months. It can tolerate some shade, but will flower best in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Sisymbrium irio

Sisymbrium irio is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Sisymbrium irio FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sisymbrium irio?

Sisymbrium irio

What is the common name of Sisymbrium irio?

London Rocket

Where is Sisymbrium irio found?

Sisymbrium irio is found in tropical areas of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia

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