Prostrate hutchinsia (Hornungia procumbens, Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 30(1): 480 (1925))

Family: Brassicaceae

Author: Hayek

Bibliography: Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 30(1): 480 (1925)

Year: 1925

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Hornungia

Vegetable: False

Observations: Canary Is., Medit. to Xinjiang and Pakistan

Description

Prostrate hutchinsia, scientifically known as Hornungia procumbens, is a fascinating plant within the Brassicaceae family. This hardy species thrives across a diverse range of environments, from the sun-drenched Canary Islands and the Mediterranean region, all the way to the far-reaching terrains of Xinjiang and Pakistan. The plant’s resilience and adaptability make it a subject of interest amongst botanists and plant enthusiasts alike.

This species was officially documented in 1925 by Hayek in the seminal reference “Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis Beihefte”, a notable compendium that continues to serve as an essential resource for plant taxonomy. The entry for Hornungia procumbens can be found in volume 30, part 1, on page 480.

Known for its prostrate growth habit, prostrate hutchinsia typically forms low-lying mats that hug the ground, an attribute that likely contributes to its ability to survive in various climates and soils. The intricate floral structures and the delicate nature of its foliage underscore its membership in the Brassicaceae family, a group renowned for their economic and ecological significance.

Whether found in the mild coastal zones of the Canary Islands, the varied climates of the Mediterranean, or the more extreme environments of Central Asia, prostrate hutchinsia exemplifies versatility. This plant not only contributes to the biodiversity of the regions it inhabits but also provides valuable insights into adaptive strategies in the plant kingdom.

Common Names

Eng: prostrate hutchinsia, spreading hutchinsia, oval purse, prostrate hutchinisa
Fra: hutchinsie prostrée, hutchinsie couchée
Swe: saltkrassing
En: Prostrate hutchinsia, Oval Shepherd’s Purse, Ovalpurse, Spreading hutchinsia, Oval purse, Prostrate hutchinisa
Ca: Himenolobe
Fi: Lenkosoikkio
Fr: Hutchinsie prostrée, Hutchinsie couchée, Capselle couchée, Hyménolobe couché
De: Niederliegende Salzkresse, Salztäschel, Kleine Salzkresse
It: Iberidella maggiore
Sv: Saltkrassing

Synonyms

• Hornungia pauciflora ((W.D.J.Koch) Soldano, F.Conti, Banfi & Galasso)
• Hutchinsia procumbens ((L.) Desv.)
• Capsella elliptica (C.A.Mey.)
• Lepidium procumbens (L.)
• Noccaea procumbens ((L.) Rchb.)
• Hutchinsia petraea subsp. procumbens ((L.) Bonnier & Layens)
• Thlaspi procumbens ((L.) Lapeyr.)
• Capsella procumbens ((L.) Fr.)
• Hymenolobus procumbens ((L.) Nutt.)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Altay (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• Corse (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Egypt (native)
• France (native)
• Greece (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Kirgizstan (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Krym (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Libya (native)
• Mongolia (native)
• Morocco (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Pakistan (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• Xinjiang (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Argentina Northeast (introduced)
• Argentina Northwest (introduced)
• Argentina South (introduced)
• Bolivia (introduced)
• British Columbia (introduced)
• California (introduced)
• Cape Provinces (introduced)
• Chile Central (introduced)
• Chile North (introduced)
• Chile South (introduced)
• Colorado (introduced)
• Idaho (introduced)
• Labrador (introduced)
• Manitoba (introduced)
• Mexican Pacific Is. (introduced)
• Mexico Northwest (introduced)
• Montana (introduced)
• Nevada (introduced)
• New Mexico (introduced)
• New Zealand South (introduced)
• Newfoundland (introduced)
• Oregon (introduced)
• Saskatchewan (introduced)
• South Australia (introduced)
• Switzerland (introduced)
• Tasmania (introduced)
• Utah (introduced)
• Victoria (introduced)
• Washington (introduced)
• Western Australia (introduced)
• Wyoming (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Jul 15, 2007 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Apr 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jun 6, 2010 by EOL − Steve Matson (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jun 23, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 1, 2020 by Santiago Moreno (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Apr 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Apr 20, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 23, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 23, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 23, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Jun 7, 2006 by EOL − Steve Matson (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jun 6, 2010 by EOL − Steve Matson (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jun 23, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 23, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 23, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Jun 23, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 22, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Genevieve BOTTI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 22, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Genevieve BOTTI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 22, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Genevieve BOTTI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 20, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Other

Taken Apr 15, 2013 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Apr 30, 1853 by Tela Botanica − Herbier PONTARLIER-MARICHAL (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 15, 2007 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Apr 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5376158)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:285376-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Hornungia procumbens (L.) Hayek)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 8.0

Ph minimum: 7.5

Light: 9

Atmospheric humidity: 5

Soil nutriments: 6

Soil salinity: 4