Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 647 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613801
Common Names
- Common scurvy-grass
- Common Cochlearia
- Cochlearia
Synonyms
- Cochlearia alpina Sweet [unknown]
- Cochlearia atlantica Pobed. [unknown]
- Cochlearia flagrans Gilib. [unknown]
- Cochlearia kamtschatica Schlecht. ex DC. [unknown]
- Cochlearia linnaei Griewank ex Asch. [unknown]
- Cochlearia officinalis typica G.Andersson & H.Hesselman [unknown]
- Cochlearia polymorpha Syme [unknown]
- Cochlearia renifolia Stokes [unknown]
- Cochlearia rotundifolia Gray [unknown]
- Cochlearia vulgaris Bubani [unknown]
- Crucifera cochlearia E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
- Crucifera cochlearia officinalis E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
- Draba cochlearioides Langsd. ex DC. [unknown]
- Eutrema rossii Spreng. [unknown]
- Cochlearia officinalis officinalis [unknown]
- Cochlearia officinalis vidassiana Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
- Cochlearia officinalis maritima Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
- Cochlearia officinalis gallicica Pau [unknown]
Description
Cochlearia officinalis (also called Common Scurvygrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet, sandy soils in open areas and along the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cochlearia officinalis is used as a flavoring in salads and sauces, and as a garnish. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory problems, and to reduce inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cochlearia officinalis sub. integrifolia (Hartm.) Nordal & Stabb.
Cochlearia officinalis sub. norvegica Nordal & Stabb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cochlearia officinalis has small white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, brown and oval. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cochlearia officinalis is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Cochlearia officinalis
Cochlearia officinalis is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.
Cochlearia officinalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cochlearia officinalis?
Cochlearia officinalis
What is the common name of Cochlearia officinalis?
Common Cochlearia
What is the natural habitat of Cochlearia officinalis?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Cochlearia genus
Cochlearia aestuaria,
Cochlearia anglica,
Cochlearia bavarica,
Cochlearia borzaeana,
Cochlearia danica,
Cochlearia groenlandica,
Cochlearia hollandica,
Cochlearia micacea,
Cochlearia officinalis,
Cochlearia polonica,
Cochlearia pyrenaica,
Cochlearia scotica,
Cochlearia sessilifolia,
Cochlearia tatrae,
Cochlearia tridactylites,
Cochlearia polonica,
Cochlearia hollandica,
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,