Status:
valid
Authors:
Coss. & Durieu
Source:
cmp
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 2: 307 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677521
Common Names
- Erucastrum leucanthum
- White-flowered Erucastrum
- White-flowered Rocket
- White-flowered Sea Rocket
Synonyms
- Erucastrum leucanthum glabrescens Maire [unknown]
- Erucastrum leucanthum gaetulum Maire [unknown]
Description
Erucastrum leucanthum (also called White-flowered 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 leucanthum is used as a fodder crop for animals and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erucastrum leucanthum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erucastrum leucanthum is a hardy annual that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by direct sowing in spring or fall, or by cuttings in early summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Erucastrum leucanthum
Erucastrum leucanthum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.
Erucastrum leucanthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erucastrum leucanthum?
Erucastrum leucanthum
What is the natural habitat of Erucastrum leucanthum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Erucastrum leucanthum?
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,