Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
repanda
ID:
572284

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 598 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571616

Common Names

  • Repanda Brassica
  • Brassica repanda
  • Wild Turnip

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Synonyms

  • Sisymbrium repandum Willd. [unknown]
  • Brassica humilis repanda (Willd.) Coss. [unknown]
  • Brassica saxatilis repanda (Willd.) Maire [unknown]
  • Brassica viciosoi Gonz.Albo [unknown]
  • Brassicaria repanda (DC.) Gillet & Magne [unknown]
  • Diplotaxis repanda Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Erucastrum repandum Calest. [unknown]
  • Guenthera repanda (Willd.) Gómez-Campo [unknown]
  • Guenthera repanda repanda [unknown]
  • Brassica repanda repanda [unknown]

Description

Brassica repanda (also called Wild Turnip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is an annual herb with a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Brassica repanda is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible leaves and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Brassica repanda sub. africana (Maire) Greuter & Burdet
Brassica repanda sub. almeriensis Gómez-Campo
Brassica repanda sub. blancoana (Boiss.) Heywood
Brassica repanda sub. cadevallii (Font Quer) Heywood
Brassica repanda sub. cantabrica (Font Quer) Heywood
Brassica repanda sub. confusa (Emb. & Maire) Heywood
Brassica repanda sub. dertosensis Molero & Rovira
Brassica repanda sub. galissieri (Giraud) Heywood
Brassica repanda sub. glabrescens (Poldini) Gómez-Campo
Brassica repanda sub. gypsicola Gómez-Campo
Brassica repanda sub. latisiliqua (Boiss. & Reut.) Heywood
Brassica repanda sub. maritima (Willk.) Heywood
Brassica repanda sub. saxatilis (DC.) Heywood
Brassica repanda sub. silenifolia (Emb.) Greuter & Burdet
Brassica repanda sub. turbonis (P.Monts.) Gruber ex J.M.Monts. & Romo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassica repanda has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassica repanda is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is an annual herb, growing to 0.5 m (1.5 ft) tall. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive white flowers. Propagation is by seed.

Where to Find Brassica repanda

Brassica repanda can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Brassica repanda FAQ

What type of soil is best for Brassica repanda?

Brassica repanda prefers a well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

How much light does Brassica repanda need?

Brassica repanda prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Brassica repanda?

Water Brassica repanda when the top inch of soil is dry.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2682728: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.