Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Spach
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Vég. 6: 426 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432550
Common Names
- Aspera Sisymbrella
- Aspera False Foxglove
- Aspera False Snapdragon
Synonyms
- Nasturtium asperum Boiss. [unknown]
- Nasturtium boissieri Coss. [unknown]
- Rorippa aspera (L.) Maire [unknown]
- Sisymbrium boissieri Nyman [unknown]
- Sisymbrium aspera L. [unknown]
- Cardamine aspera Bubani [unknown]
- Sisymbrella boissieri O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Sisymbrella aspera aspera [unknown]
- Rorippa aspera aspera [unknown]
- Sisymbrella pseudoboissieri O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Rorippa boissieri (Coss.) Maire [unknown]
- Rorippa aspera boissieri (Coss.) Maire [unknown]
Description
Sisymbrella aspera (also called Rough Hedge Mustard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of lanceolate leaves and a single, upright stem with a terminal raceme of yellow flowers. It grows in disturbed soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Sisymbrella aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin infections.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sisymbrella aspera sub. boissieri (Coss.) Heywood
Sisymbrella aspera sub. pseudoboissieri (Degen) Heywood
Sisymbrella aspera sub. munbyana (Boiss. & Reut.) Greuter & Burdet
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sisymbrella aspera has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sisymbrella aspera is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. To cultivate, it needs full sun to partial shade, and a well-draining, loamy potting mix. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Sisymbrella aspera
Sisymbrella aspera is found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Sisymbrella aspera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisymbrella aspera?
Sisymbrella aspera
What is the common name of Sisymbrella aspera?
Aspera Sisymbrella
How often should I water Sisymbrella aspera?
Water Sisymbrella aspera when the soil is dry to the touch.
Species in the Sisymbrella genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
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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,