Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
polymorphum
ID:
432517

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Murray) Roth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Man. Bot. 2: 946 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431849

Common Names

  • Polymorphum Sisymbrium
  • Sisymbrium polymorphum
  • Polymorphum Sisymbrium

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Synonyms

  • Sisymbrium junceum M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium pallasii Spreng. [unknown]
  • Stanleya cartilaginea Spreng. [unknown]
  • Arabis crassifolia Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Brassica polymorpha Murr. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus junceus (M.Bieb.) Kit. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus leptophyllus Willd. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus virgatus Patr. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cheirinia juncea Link [unknown]
  • Erysimum crassifolium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Erysimum junceum Willd. [unknown]
  • Hesperis juncea (Willd.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium angustifolium Regel & Schmalh. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus junceus Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium polymorphum polymorphum [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium polymorphum latifolium (Korsh.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium polymorphum soongaricum (Regel & Herder) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium junceum soongaricum Regel & Herder [unknown]

Description

Sisymbrium polymorphum (also called Variable Sisymbrium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sisymbrium polymorphum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sisymbrium polymorphum sub. latifolium (Korsh.) D.A.German & Veselova

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sisymbrium polymorphum is a bright yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are a few inches tall and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisymbrium polymorphum is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to grow and propagate. To cultivate, provide full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mixture and keep in a warm, sunny location. The seeds will germinate in 7-14 days.

Where to Find Sisymbrium polymorphum

Sisymbrium polymorphum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Sisymbrium polymorphum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sisymbrium polymorphum?

Sisymbrium polymorphum

What is the common name of Sisymbrium polymorphum?

Many-form Rocket

What is the natural habitat of Sisymbrium polymorphum?

Temperate regions of Europe and 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2474626: Based on the initial data import
Johan Andreas Murray (1740-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murray' in the authors string.
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.