Erucastrum varium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
varium
ID:
678228
Status:
valid
Authors:
Durieu
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Expl. Sci. Algérie : t. 75 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677560
Common Names
- Variegated Mustard
- Varium Mustard
- Variegated Erucastrum
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Erucastrum varium (also called Variable Mustard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Erucastrum varium is used as a fodder crop for animals and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Erucastrum varium flower is small and white with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and green with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erucastrum varium is a short-lived annual plant that is best grown from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings emerge, thin them to about 6 inches apart. Erucastrum varium can be propagated by division in the spring. Divide the clumps of plants and replant them in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Erucastrum varium
Erucastrum varium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.
Erucastrum varium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erucastrum varium?
Erucastrum varium
What are the common names of Erucastrum varium?
Tall Mustard, Tall Erucastrum, and Field Mustard
What is the growth habit of Erucastrum varium?
Erucastrum varium is an annual herb with erect stems
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-2798898: Based on the initial data import
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.