Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Brullo, Brullo, Giusso & Ilardi
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 122: 47 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336956
Common Names
- Brassica Trichocarpa
- Trichocarpa
- Brassica
Description
Brassica trichocarpa (also called Brassica, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows up to 30 cm tall and prefers to grow in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Brassica trichocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food crop and for its oil content.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassica trichocarpa has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassica trichocarpa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe shoots and planted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Brassica trichocarpa
Brassica trichocarpa is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.
Brassica trichocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassica trichocarpa?
Brassica trichocarpa
What is the common name of Brassica trichocarpa?
Hairy Bittercress
Where is Brassica trichocarpa native to?
Europe
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
Vincenzo Ilardi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ilardi' in the authors string.