Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
brassica
ID:
407928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leers

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Herborn. : 147 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407260



Common Names

  • Cabbage Turritis
  • Cabbage Tower Mustard
  • Cabbage Towercress


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Synonyms

  • Turritis pauciflora Grimm [unknown]
  • Arabis brassica (Leers) Rauschert [unknown]
  • Arabis brassiciformis Wallr. [unknown]
  • Arabis pauciflora Garcke [unknown]
  • Arabis rigida Dulac [unknown]
  • Brassica alpina L. [unknown]
  • Caulopsis alpina Fourr. [unknown]
  • Caulopsis pauciflora Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Crucifera pauciflora E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Erysimum alpinum Roth [unknown]
  • Fourraea alpina (L.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Caulopsis alpina L.Fourr. [deprecated]
  • Turrita brassiciformis Bubani [unknown]

Description

Turritis brassica (also called Brassica, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, sandy soils in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Turritis brassica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Turritis brassica is a small, white, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turritis brassica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is drought tolerant once established and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Turritis brassica

Turritis brassica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Turritis brassica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turritis brassica?

Turritis brassica

What type of plant is Turritis brassica?

A flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Turritis brassica?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Turritis genus

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