Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
elatum
ID:
678157

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 119: 56 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677489

Common Names

  • Erucastrum elatum
  • Tall Erucastrum
  • Tall Rocket
  • Tall Sea Rocket

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Synonyms

  • Brassica elata Ball [unknown]
  • Brassica rerayensis Ball [unknown]
  • Erucastrum elatum microspermum (Maire & Weiller) Gómez-Campo [unknown]
  • Erucastrum elatum rerayense (Ball) Gómez-Campo [unknown]
  • Erucastrum elatum scabriusculum (O.E.Schulz) Gómez-Campo [unknown]
  • Erucastrum laevigatum microspermum Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Erucastrum laevigatum elatum (Ball) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Erucastrum elatum elatum [unknown]

Description

Erucastrum elatum (also called Elate 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 elatum is used as a fodder crop for animals and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erucastrum elatum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erucastrum elatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Erucastrum elatum

Erucastrum elatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Erucastrum elatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erucastrum elatum?

Erucastrum elatum

What is the natural habitat of Erucastrum elatum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Erucastrum elatum?

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-2798829: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.