Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
dentata
ID:
433222

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(86): 144 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432554

Common Names

  • Dentata Sisymbrella
  • Dentata False Foxglove
  • Dentata False Snapdragon

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Synonyms

  • Pachypodium bursifolium (L.) Endl. [unknown]
  • Stenophragma bursifolium Prantl [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium bursifolium L. [unknown]
  • Barbarea dentata (L.) Paol. [unknown]
  • Hesperis dentata L. [unknown]
  • Rorippa dentata (L.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]

Description

Sisymbrella dentata (also called Toothed Hedge Mustard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of lanceolate leaves and a single, upright stem with a terminal raceme of yellow flowers. It grows in disturbed soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sisymbrella dentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sisymbrella dentata has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisymbrella dentata is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. To cultivate, it needs full sun to partial shade, and a well-draining, loamy potting mix. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Sisymbrella dentata

Sisymbrella dentata is found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Sisymbrella dentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sisymbrella dentata?

Sisymbrella dentata

What is the common name of Sisymbrella dentata?

Dentata Sisymbrella

How often should I water Sisymbrella dentata?

Water Sisymbrella dentata when the soil is dry to the touch.

Species in the Sisymbrella 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2476222: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.