Status:
valid
Authors:
Cirillo
Source:
cmp
Year:
1792
Citation Micro:
Pl. Rar. 2: 7 (1792)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571112
Common Names
- Fruticulosa Mustard
- Fruticulosa Brassica
- Fruticulosa
Synonyms
- Brassica fruticulosa leucantha Coss. [unknown]
- Brassica fruticulosa vera Boiss. [unknown]
- Brassica parra psammophila T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
- Erucastrum fruticulosum C.Presl [unknown]
- Brassica fruticulosa fruticulosa [unknown]
Description
Brassica fruticulosa (also called Fruticulose 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 fruticulosa 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 fruticulosa sub. cossoniana (Boiss. & Reut.) Maire
Brassica fruticulosa sub. glaberrima (Pomel) Batt.
Brassica fruticulosa sub. numidica (Coss.) Maire
Brassica fruticulosa sub. radicata (Desf.) Batt.
Brassica fruticulosa sub. pomeliana Maire ex Greuter
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassica fruticulosa 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 fruticulosa is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Brassica fruticulosa
Brassica fruticulosa can be found in the wild in the Mediterranean.
Brassica fruticulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassica fruticulosa?
Brassica fruticulosa
What is the natural habitat of Brassica fruticulosa?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What is the average height of Brassica fruticulosa?
Up to 1.5 meters
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,