Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
vesicaria
ID:
678081

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. : 426 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677413

Common Names

  • Eruca vesicaria
  • Rocket Salad
  • Arugula

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Synonyms

  • Raphanus eruca Crantz [unknown]
  • Raphanus vesicarius Crantz [unknown]
  • Velleruca vesicaria Pomel [unknown]
  • Sinapis eruca (L.) Vest [unknown]
  • Sinapis exotica hort. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Brassica eruca L. [unknown]
  • Brassica erucoides Hornem. [unknown]
  • Brassica erucoides Roxb. [unknown]
  • Brassica hispida Ten. [unknown]
  • Brassica hispida (Schousb.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Brassica lativalvis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Brassica turgida Pers. [unknown]
  • Brassica uechtritziana Janka [unknown]
  • Brassica vesicaria L. [unknown]
  • Crucifera eruca E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Eruca cappadocica Reut. [unknown]
  • Eruca cappadocica Reut. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Eruca cappadocica eriocarpa Boiss. [unknown]
  • Eruca deserti Pomel [unknown]
  • Eruca eruca Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Eruca foetida Moench [unknown]
  • Eruca glabrescens Jord. [unknown]
  • Eruca grandiflora Cav. [unknown]
  • Eruca lanceolata Pomel [unknown]
  • Eruca lativalvis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Eruca longirostris Uechtr. [unknown]
  • Eruca longistyla Pomel [unknown]
  • Eruca oleracea J.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Eruca orthosepala Lange [unknown]
  • Eruca permixta Jord. [unknown]
  • Eruca ruchetta Spach [unknown]
  • Eruca sativa (L.) Mill. [unknown]
  • Eruca sativa lativalvis (Boiss.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Eruca sativa longirostris (Uechtr.) Maire [unknown]
  • Eruca stenocarpa Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
  • Eruca subbipinnata Chiov. [unknown]
  • Eruca sylvestris Bubani [unknown]
  • Eruca vesicaria longirostris (Uechtr.) Emb. & Maire [unknown]
  • Eruca vesicaria pinnatifida (Desf.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Eruca vesicaria sativa (Mill.) Hegi [unknown]
  • Euzomum hispidum Link [unknown]
  • Euzomum sativum Link [unknown]
  • Euzomum vesicarium Link [unknown]
  • Eruca sativa eriocarpa (Boiss.) Post [unknown]
  • Velleruca longistyla Pomel [unknown]
  • Eruca latirostris Boiss. [unknown]
  • Eruca sativa oblongifolia Pasqual. [unknown]
  • Eruca sativa erysimoides (Pourr.) Fiori [unknown]
  • Eruca sativa stenocarpa (Boiss. & Reut.) Coss. [unknown]
  • Eruca sativa sativa [unknown]
  • Eruca sativa longirostris Jahand. & Maire [unknown]
  • Eruca vesicaria sativa (Mill.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Sinapis eruca Vest [unknown]
  • Eruca vesicaria vesicaria [unknown]
  • Eruca vesicaria oleracea Thell. [invalid]
  • Eruca vesicaria hispida (Ten.) Thell. [unknown]

Description

Eruca vesicaria (also called Garden Rocket, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with each leaf divided into several leaflets. It produces small white flowers with five petals and long, slender seedpods.

Uses & Benefits

Eruca vesicaria, commonly known as rocket, is an edible plant with a peppery flavor that can be used in salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being a diuretic and helping with digestion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eruca vesicaria sub. lativalvis (Boiss.) Thell.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eruca vesicaria has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eruca vesicaria is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the island of Timor in Indonesia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Eruca vesicaria

Eruca vesicaria is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in many areas of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is also found in parts of the United States, including California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Eruca vesicaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eruca vesicaria?

Eruca vesicaria

What is the common name of Eruca vesicaria?

Vesicaria eruca

What type of plant is Eruca vesicaria?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Eruca genus

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-2798757: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.