Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
arabicum
ID:
678137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 5: 35 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677469

Common Names

  • Erucastrum arabicum
  • Arabian Erucastrum
  • Arabian Rocket
  • Arabian Sea Rocket

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Synonyms

  • Brassica arabica Fiori [unknown]
  • Brassica schimperi Boiss. [unknown]
  • Diplotaxis inopinata Sprague [unknown]
  • Hesperis abyssinica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium hararense Engl. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium abyssinicum E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Erucastrum arabicum arabicum [unknown]
  • Kibera arabica (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) V.I.Dorof. [unknown]

Description

Erucastrum arabicum (also called Arabian Erucastrum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem. The leaves are long and narrow, with a pointed tip. The flowers are yellow and have five petals. It grows in sandy soils, in open areas and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erucastrum arabicum is used as a fodder crop for animals and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erucastrum arabicum has a white or pink, 5-petalled flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are dark green with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erucastrum arabicum 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 Erucastrum arabicum

Erucastrum arabicum is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Erucastrum arabicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erucastrum arabicum?

Erucastrum arabicum

What is the natural habitat of Erucastrum arabicum?

Dry areas, such as steppes and deserts

What is the flowering period of Erucastrum arabicum?

Summer

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-2798810: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.