Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
isatidifolium
ID:
1330542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blanca, Cueto & J.Fuentes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 220: 44 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342996



Common Names

  • Sisymbrium isatidifolium
  • Isatidifolium Sisymbrium
  • Isatidifolium Hedge Mustard


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Description

Sisymbrium isatidifolium (also called London Rocket, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has bright green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sisymbrium isatidifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sisymbrium isatidifolium is a yellow flower with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisymbrium isatidifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. To propagate, sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a seedbed or in containers. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, transplant them to their permanent location.

Where to Find Sisymbrium isatidifolium

Sisymbrium isatidifolium can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.

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

Gabriel Blanca (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanca' in the authors string.
Miguel Cueto Romero (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cueto' in the authors string.
Julian Fuentes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Fuentes' in the authors string.