Erucastrum griquense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griquense
ID:
678172
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.E.Schulz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 119: 56 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677504
Common Names
- Erucastrum griquense
- Griqua Erucastrum
- Griqua Rocket
- Griqua Sea Rocket
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- Brassica griquensis N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Diplotaxis griquensis Sprague [unknown]
Description
Erucastrum griquense (also called Griqua 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 griquense is used as a fodder crop for animals and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erucastrum griquense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erucastrum griquense is a low-growing annual native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a bright, indirect light. Water the seeds regularly and they should germinate in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Erucastrum griquense
Erucastrum griquense is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.
Erucastrum griquense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erucastrum griquense?
Erucastrum griquense
What is the natural habitat of Erucastrum griquense?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Erucastrum griquense?
Summer
Species in the Erucastrum genus
Erucastrum abyssinicum, Erucastrum arabicum, Erucastrum austroafricanum, Erucastrum brevirostre, Erucastrum canariense, Erucastrum cardaminoides, Erucastrum elatum, Erucastrum elgonense, Erucastrum erigavicum, Erucastrum gallicum, Erucastrum griquense, Erucastrum ifniense, Erucastrum lasiocalycinum, Erucastrum leucanthum, Erucastrum littoreum, Erucastrum meruense, Erucastrum nasturtiifolium, Erucastrum pachypodum, Erucastrum palustre, Erucastrum rifanum, Erucastrum rostratum, Erucastrum strigosum, Erucastrum supinum, Erucastrum varium, Erucastrum virgatum, Erucastrum woodiorum, Erucastrum pre,
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-2798843: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.