Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 17: 87 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571050
Common Names
- Deflexa Mustard
- Deflexa Brassica
- Deflexa
Synonyms
- Brassica deflexa glabrescens O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Brassica deflexa lasiocalycina (Boiss. & Hausskn.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Brassica deflexa mollis O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Brassica deflexa tigridis (Boiss.) Boiss. [unknown]
- Brassica lasiocalycina Boiss. [unknown]
- Brassica tigridis Boiss. [unknown]
- Erucastrum deflexum (Boiss.) V.I.Dorof. [unknown]
- Brassica deflexa deflexa [unknown]
Description
Brassica deflexa (also called Deflexa 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 deflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Brassica deflexa sub. leptocarpa (Boiss.) Hedge
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassica deflexa has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassica deflexa is a fast-growing, annual plant that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds.
Where to Find Brassica deflexa
Brassica deflexa can be found in the wild in the Middle East.
Brassica deflexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassica deflexa?
Brassica deflexa
What is the common name of Brassica deflexa?
Deflexed Cabbage
What is the natural habitat of Brassica deflexa?
It is found in Mediterranean regions
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,