Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
transtagana
ID:
615023

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cout.) M.Clemente & Hern.-Berm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 14: 138 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614355

Common Names

  • Transtagana Coincya
  • Transtagan
  • Transtagan Coincya

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Synonyms

  • Rhynchosinapis transtagana (Cout.) P.Silva [unknown]
  • Brassica longirostra transtagana (Cout.) Samp. [unknown]
  • Coincya hispida transtagana (Cout.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Sinapis longirostris transtagana Cout. [unknown]

Description

Coincya transtagana (also called Trans-Tagan 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 transtagana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coincya transtagana 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 transtagana

Coincya transtagana can be found in the Mediterranean.

Coincya transtagana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coincya transtagana?

Coincya transtagana

What type of plant is Coincya transtagana?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Coincya transtagana?

It is native to South Africa

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-2730505: Based on the initial data import
António Xavier Pereira Coutinho (1851-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cout.' in the authors string.
J.Esteban Hernández-Bermejo (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hern.-Berm.' in the authors string.