Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
571836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moris

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sardoa 1: 168 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571168

Common Names

  • Insularis Mustard
  • Insularis Brassica
  • Insularis

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Synonyms

  • Brassica amblyphylla Jord. [unknown]
  • Brassica atlantica Coss. & Durieu ex Munby [unknown]
  • Brassica atlantica O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Brassica calcarea Jord. [unknown]
  • Brassica conferta Jord. [unknown]
  • Brassica corsica Jord. [unknown]
  • Brassica cretica atlantica (Coss.) Onno [unknown]
  • Brassica erigens Jord. [unknown]
  • Brassica flexicaulis Jord. [unknown]
  • Brassica hololeuca Jord. [unknown]
  • Brassica insularis angustiloba (Briq.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Brassica insularis aquellae Widler & Bocquet [unknown]
  • Brassica insularis conferta (Jord.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Brassica insularis latiloba (Briq.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Brassica luteola Jord. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea atlantica (Coss.) Batt. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea atlantica (Coss.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea corsica Briq. [unknown]
  • Brassica oleracea insularis (Moris) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Brassica praeruptorum Jord. [unknown]
  • Brassica recurva Jord. [unknown]
  • Brassica revelieri Jord. [unknown]
  • Brassica insularis insularis [unknown]

Description

Brassica insularis (also called Island Mustard, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves that are linear and toothed, and yellow flowers with white centers.

Uses & Benefits

Brassica insularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassica insularis 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 insularis 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 insularis

Brassica insularis can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Brassica insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassica insularis?

Brassica insularis

What is the common name of Brassica insularis?

Island Cabbage

Where is Brassica insularis native to?

Japan

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,

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