Status:
valid
Authors:
Heldreich ex Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(70): 63 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570933
Common Names
- Brassica cadmea
- Cadmea Brassica
- Cadmean Brassica
Description
Brassica cadmea (also called Cadmea's mustard, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is a small, annual herb with a cylindrical stem and a few branches. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and its habitats include dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Brassica cadmea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cold, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassica cadmea has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are dark green and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassica cadmea is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean. It is a fast-growing, herbaceous plant that can reach up to 3 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Brassica cadmea
Brassica cadmea can be found in the wild in the Mediterranean.
Brassica cadmea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassica cadmea?
Brassica cadmea
What is the common name of Brassica cadmea?
Cadmea Brassica
What is the natural habitat of Brassica cadmea?
Dry grassland, rocky slopes and scrubland
Species in the Brassica genus
Brassica assyriaca,
Brassica aucheri,
Brassica balearica,
Brassica barrelieri,
Brassica bourgeaui,
Brassica cadmea,
Brassica carinata,
Brassica cretica,
Brassica deflexa,
Brassica deserti,
Brassica desnottesii,
Brassica dimorpha,
Brassica elongata,
Brassica fruticulosa,
Brassica gravinae,
Brassica hilarionis,
Brassica insularis,
Brassica iranica,
Brassica juncea,
Brassica loncholoma,
Brassica macrocarpa,
Brassica maurorum,
Brassica montana,
Brassica montana,
Brassica napus,
Brassica nigra,
Brassica nivalis,
Brassica oleracea,
Brassica oxyrrhina,
Brassica procumbens,
Brassica rapa,
Brassica repanda,
Brassica rupestris,
Brassica setulosa,
Brassica somalensis,
Brassica souliei,
Brassica spinescens,
Brassica taurica,
Brassica tyrrhena,
Brassica villosa,
Brassica beytepeensis,
Brassica gallicum,
Brassica incana,
Brassica trichocarpa,
Brassica raimondoi,
Brassica baldensis,
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,