Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
572191

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 119: 55 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571523

Common Names

  • Procumbens Brassica
  • Brassica procumbens
  • Wild Turnip

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Synonyms

  • Sinapis chouletteana Coss. & Durieu ex Coss. [unknown]
  • Erucastrum procumbens Calest. [unknown]
  • Sinapis procumbens Poir. [unknown]

Description

Brassica procumbens (also called Wild Turnip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is an annual herb with a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Brassica procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassica procumbens has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassica procumbens is an annual plant that is grown as an annual in most climates. It prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring.

Where to Find Brassica procumbens

Brassica procumbens can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate regions of Asia.

Brassica procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassica procumbens?

Brassica procumbens

What is the common name of Brassica procumbens?

Procumbent Cabbage

Where is Brassica procumbens native to?

Japan

Species in the Brassica genus

Brassica assyriaca, Brassica aucheri, Brassica balearica, Brassica barrelieri, Brassica bourgeaui, Brassica cadmea, Brassica carinata, Brassica cretica, Brassica deflexa, Brassica deserti, Brassica desnottesii, Brassica dimorpha, Brassica elongata, Brassica fruticulosa, Brassica gravinae, Brassica hilarionis, Brassica insularis, Brassica iranica, Brassica juncea, Brassica loncholoma, Brassica macrocarpa, Brassica maurorum, Brassica montana, Brassica montana, Brassica napus, Brassica nigra, Brassica nivalis, Brassica oleracea, Brassica oxyrrhina, Brassica procumbens, Brassica rapa, Brassica repanda, Brassica rupestris, Brassica setulosa, Brassica somalensis, Brassica souliei, Brassica spinescens, Brassica taurica, Brassica tyrrhena, Brassica villosa, Brassica beytepeensis, Brassica gallicum, Brassica incana, Brassica trichocarpa, Brassica raimondoi, Brassica baldensis,

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-2682633: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.