Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
651192

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 632 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650524

Common Names

  • Tenuifolia Diplotaxis
  • Diplotaxis tenuifolia
  • Tenuifolia False Peanut

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Synonyms

  • Sisymbrium cartilagineum Pall. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica muralis Huds. [unknown]
  • Brassica tenuifolia Baill. [unknown]
  • Crucifera tenuifolia E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Diplotaxis fruticulosa Tod. ex Caruel [unknown]
  • Diplotaxis ramosissima Spreng. [unknown]
  • Diplotaxis tanaitica Schtscherb. [unknown]
  • Diplotaxis tenuifolia integrifolia W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Diplotaxis tenuifolia integrifolia (Koch) De Langhe [unknown]
  • Diplotaxis variabilis Rochel [unknown]
  • Eruca muralis G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb. [unknown]
  • Eruca perennis Mill. [unknown]
  • Eruca silvestris Garsault [unknown]
  • Eruca tenuifolia Moench [unknown]
  • Erysimum tenuifilium [Clairv.] [unknown]
  • Diplotaxis tenuifolia tenuifolia [unknown]
  • Brassica tenuifolia (L.) Fr. [unknown]
  • Sinapis tenuifolia W.T.Aiton [unknown]
  • Diplotaxis tenuifolia tenuifolia [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium acre Lam. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium tenuifolium L. [unknown]
  • Brassica muralis Huds. [unknown]

Description

Diplotaxis tenuifolia (also called Slender-leaved Wall-rocket, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant species of the genus Diplotaxis. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It has a simple stem, with alternate, linear-lanceolate leaves, and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Diplotaxis tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplotaxis tenuifolia is white, with five petals. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplotaxis tenuifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Diplotaxis tenuifolia

Diplotaxis tenuifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in Crete, Greece, and Turkey.

Diplotaxis tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplotaxis tenuifolia?

Diplotaxis tenuifolia

What is the common name of Diplotaxis tenuifolia?

Tenuifolia Spurge

What type of plant is Diplotaxis tenuifolia?

Annual herb

Species in the Diplotaxis genus

Diplotaxis acris, Diplotaxis antoniensis, Diplotaxis assurgens, Diplotaxis berthautii, Diplotaxis brachycarpa, Diplotaxis brevisiliqua, Diplotaxis catholica, Diplotaxis cretacea, Diplotaxis cyrenaica, Diplotaxis duveyrierana, Diplotaxis erucoides, Diplotaxis glauca, Diplotaxis gorgadensis, Diplotaxis gracilis, Diplotaxis griffithii, Diplotaxis harra, Diplotaxis hirta, Diplotaxis ibicensis, Diplotaxis ilorcitana, Diplotaxis kohlaanensis, Diplotaxis muralis, Diplotaxis nepalensis, Diplotaxis ollivieri, Diplotaxis pitardiana, Diplotaxis schweinfurthii, Diplotaxis siettiana, Diplotaxis siifolia, Diplotaxis simplex, Diplotaxis sundingii, Diplotaxis tenuifolia, Diplotaxis tenuisiliqua, Diplotaxis varia, Diplotaxis villosa, Diplotaxis viminea, Diplotaxis virgata, Diplotaxis vogelii, Diplotaxis wirtgenii, Diplotaxis simplex, Diplotaxis vimenea, Diplotaxis saharensis,

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-2771347: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.