Brassica somalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
somalensis
ID:
572385
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hedge & A.G.Mill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 35: 179 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571717
Common Names
- Brassica somalensis
- African Mustard
- Somali Mustard
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brassica somalensis (also called the Somali Mustard, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height, with a stem up to 1 cm in diameter. It is native to East Africa, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brassica somalensis is used as a vegetable and as a medicinal plant. It is known to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. It is also used as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassica somalensis has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brassica somalensis is an annual plant that is grown as an annual in most climates. It prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring.
Where to Find Brassica somalensis
Brassica somalensis can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Brassica somalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassica somalensis?
Brassica somalensis
What are the common names of Brassica somalensis?
Somali Mustard, Somali Wild Mustard
Where is Brassica somalensis found?
Brassica somalensis is found in the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asia
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-2682821: Based on the initial data import
Anthony G. Miller (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Mill.' in the authors string.
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.