Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 670 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574733
Common Names
- Rape Borage
- Erucago Borage
- Rape Borage
Synonyms
- Myagrum erucago Crantz [unknown]
- Myagrum asperum Poir. [unknown]
- Myagrum clavatum Lam. [unknown]
- Bunias arvensis Jord. [unknown]
- Bunias aspera Retz. [unknown]
- Bunias cristata Desv. [unknown]
- Bunias macroptera Rchb. [unknown]
- Bunias tricornis Lange [unknown]
- Bunias vulgaris Andrz. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Crucifera erucago E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
- Erucago arvensis E.Fourn. [unknown]
- Erucago aspera Hornem. [unknown]
- Erucago brachyptera Fourr. [unknown]
- Erucago campestris Desv. [unknown]
- Erucago dentata Moench [unknown]
- Erucago erucago Huth [unknown]
- Erucago glandulosa Roehl. [unknown]
- Erucago macroptera Fourr. [unknown]
- Erucago monspeliaca J.St.-Hil. [unknown]
- Erucago monspeliensis Cav. [unknown]
- Erucago runcinata Hornem. [unknown]
- Bunias brachyptera Jord. [unknown]
Description
Bunias erucago (also called Erucago Bunias, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and grows up to 1 m tall. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are round and up to 1 cm in diameter. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bunias erucago is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in terrariums and as a houseplant. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorative items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bunias erucago has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bunias erucago is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer or from seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sheltered spot in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a mix of sand and peat.
Where to Find Bunias erucago
Bunias erucago can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Bunias erucago FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bunias erucago?
Bunias erucago
What is the natural habitat of Bunias erucago?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the average size of Bunias erucago?
2-4 m in height
Species in the Bunias 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,