Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
gravinae
ID:
571809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol. 1: 39 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571141

Common Names

  • Gravinae Mustard
  • Gravinae Brassica
  • Gravinae

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Synonyms

  • Brassica boissieri Munby [unknown]
  • Brassica brachyloma Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
  • Brassica cespitosa Pomel [unknown]
  • Brassica gravinae brachyloma (Boiss. & Reut.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Brassica gravinae djurdjurae Batt. [unknown]
  • Brassica humilis atlantica Batt. [unknown]
  • Brassica humilis caespitosa Batt. [unknown]
  • Brassica rupicola Pomel [unknown]
  • Erucastrum gravinae Calest. [unknown]
  • Guenthera gravinae (Ten.) Gómez-Campo [unknown]
  • Diplotaxis gravinae (Ten.) Rchb. [unknown]
  • Brassica gravinae italica Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Brassica gravinae djurdjurae (Batt.) Maire [unknown]

Description

Brassica gravinae (also called Gravina'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 gravinae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassica gravinae has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassica gravinae 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 gravinae

Brassica gravinae can be found in the wild in the Mediterranean.

Brassica gravinae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassica gravinae?

Brassica gravinae

What is the natural habitat of Brassica gravinae?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the average height of Brassica gravinae?

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,

References