Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gouan) Alcaraz, T.E.Díaz, Rivas Mart. & Sánchez-Gómez
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Itinera Geobot. 2: 108 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614354
Common Names
- Tournefortii Coincya
- Tournesol
- Tournesol de Tournefort
Synonyms
- Sisymbrium setosum Ledeb. ex Spreng. [unknown]
- Sinapis caspica Willd. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
- Brassica amblyorhyncha Coustur. & Gand. [unknown]
- Brassica barrelieri tournefortii (Gouan) Malag. [unknown]
- Brassica mesopotamica (Spreng.) Bernh. [unknown]
- Brassica sisymbrioides (Fisch.) Grossh. [unknown]
- Brassica stocksii Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
- Brassica tournefortii Gouan [unknown]
- Brassica tournefortii dasycarpa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Brassica tournefortii dentata O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Brassica tournefortii sisymbroides Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
- Eruca erecta Lag. [unknown]
- Erucastrum minutiflorum Pau & Font Quer [unknown]
- Erucastrum tournefortii Link [unknown]
- Brassica tournefortii leiocarpa Maire & Weiller [unknown]
- Brassica tournefortii recurvata Bornm. [unknown]
- Brassicella cheiranthus sensu Adamson [deprecated]
Description
Coincya tournefortii (also called Tournefort's Sea Rocket, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Coincya tournefortii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Long, slender leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coincya tournefortii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Coincya tournefortii
Coincya tournefortii can be found in the Mediterranean.
Coincya tournefortii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coincya tournefortii?
Coincya tournefortii
What type of plant is Coincya tournefortii?
It is an evergreen shrub
What is the natural habitat of Coincya tournefortii?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Coincya genus
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
Pedro Sánchez-Gómez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez-Gómez' in the authors string.