Family: Brassicaceae
Author: Ehrh.
Bibliography: Beitr. Naturk. 7: 159 (1792)
Year: 1792
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Brassica
Vegetable: False
Observations: EC. & SE. Europe
Description
Long-stalk rape, scientifically known as Brassica elongata, is a notable member of the Brassicaceae family. This species was first described in detail in 1792 by Ehrh. in his work “Beitr. Naturk.”
This plant is natively distributed across Eastern and Southeastern Europe. It is characterized by its elongated stalks, which give it its common name, and distinguish it from other members of the Brassica genus. The long-stalk rape typically thrives in a variety of habitats, adapting well to different environmental conditions found throughout its native range.
Brassica elongata is of botanical interest due to its specific morphological traits that have evolved to suit its natural habitats. The elongated stalks are not only a defining feature but also play a crucial role in the plant’s survival and reproduction strategies in the competitive ecosystems of Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
The plant’s lifecycle and reproductive mechanisms are influenced by the climactic and geographical nuances of its region. The adaptability of the long-stalk rape makes it a subject of study for those interested in plant ecology and evolutionary biology.
Understanding the role of Brassica elongata within its ecosystem contributes valuable insights into the dynamics of plant communities in its native range. Studying this species further can also provide broader implications for the conservation of plant diversity in European landscapes.
Common Names
Fra: chou élancé
Eng: elongated mustard, long-stalked rape, long-stalk rape
Deu: ganzblättriger langrispen-kohl, langtraubiger kohl, langtraubijer kohl
Dan: sortehavs-kål
Lit: stepinis bastutis
Fin: hoikkalitukaali
Swe: hoikkalitukaali, svartahavskål
Nob: rankkål
Nno: stautkål
Est: süstlehine kapsasrohi
Cym: rêp hirgoes
En: Long-stalk rape, Elongated mustard, Long-stalked Rape
Bg: Дългометличесто зеле
Cs: Brukev prodloužená
Da: Sortehavs-kål
Et: Süstlehine kapsasrohi
Fi: Hoikkalitukaali, Pillikaali
Fr: Chou élancé
De: Langtraubiger Kohl, Ganzblättriger Langrispen-Kohl, Langtraubijer Kohl
It: Cavolo di Persia
Lt: Stepinis bastutis
Nb: Rankkål
Nn: Stautkål
Sv: Svartahavskål, Hoikkalitukaali
Cy: Rêp hirgoes
Synonyms
- Brassica elongata f. genuina (Thell.)
- Guenthera elongata ((Ehrh.) Andrz. ex Besser)
- Erussica elongata ((Ehrh.) G.H.Loos)
- Brassicastrum elongatum ((Ehrh.) Link)
Distribution
- Afghanistan (native)
- Altay (native)
- Austria (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Central European Rus (native)
- Chita (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- Hungary (native)
- Iran (native)
- Irkutsk (native)
- Kazakhstan (native)
- Krym (native)
- Lebanon-Syria (native)
- Mongolia (native)
- Morocco (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- Poland (native)
- Romania (native)
- South European Russi (native)
- Tadzhikistan (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkmenistan (native)
- Tuva (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- Uzbekistan (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- Xinjiang (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- Baltic States (introduced)
- Belgium (introduced)
- Botswana (introduced)
- Buryatiya (introduced)
- Cape Provinces (introduced)
- Colorado (introduced)
- Denmark (introduced)
- France (introduced)
- Free State (introduced)
- Germany (introduced)
- Italy (introduced)
- Kirgizstan (introduced)
- Krasnoyarsk (introduced)
- Netherlands (introduced)
- Nevada (introduced)
- Northern Provinces (introduced)
- Northwest European R (introduced)
- Norway (introduced)
- Oregon (introduced)
- Primorye (introduced)
- South Australia (introduced)
- Washington (introduced)
Additional Images
Leaf
Taken Apr 19, 2022 by dr. Esmail Ebrahimi (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jun 5, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Hugues TINGUY (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 5, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Hugues TINGUY (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 5, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Hugues TINGUY (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken May 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken May 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jun 5, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Hugues TINGUY (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 5, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Hugues TINGUY (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 5, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Hugues TINGUY (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken May 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken May 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken May 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken May 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Other
Taken May 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken May 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken May 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Flower
Taken Jun 5, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Hugues TINGUY (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3042888)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279314-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Brassica elongata Ehrh.)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Forb/herb
