Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
cmp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Naturf. Vereins Riga 1: 151 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431866
Common Names
- Subspinescens Sisymbrium
- Sisymbrium subspinescens
- Subspinescens Sisymbrium
Synonyms
- Brassica subspinescens Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
- Hesperis subspinescens Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Sisymbrium subspinescens (also called Spiny 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 subspinescens 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sisymbrium subspinescens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sisymbrium subspinescens 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 subspinescens
Sisymbrium subspinescens can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Sisymbrium subspinescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisymbrium subspinescens?
Sisymbrium subspinescens
What is the common name of Sisymbrium subspinescens?
Subspinescens Rocket
What is the natural habitat of Sisymbrium subspinescens?
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,