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Brassica juncea Broad-leaf Mustard Group
| Family Name: | Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) |
| Synonyms: | Brassica juncea var. rugosa, Brassica integrifolia |
| Common Name: | Indian Mustard, Chinese Mustard, Vegetable Mustard, 芥菜 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Annual |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Rounded |
| Maximum Height | 0.6 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.5 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Central Asia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Agricultural Land) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal, Temperate, Highland / Montane |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Compact rosette of leaves. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The Head-leaf Mustard forms heads of large, obovate leaves. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence a corymbiform raceme with numerous flowers up to 60cm long; flowers perfect, sepals green; petals bright yellow. stigma globose. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Leaves, Edible Flowers, Edible Seeds, Edible Roots Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The leaves can be eaten raw in salad or cooked. Oil obtained from the seed is used as a mustard flavoring. The seed is used whole in curries and pickles. Sprouted seeds can be also added to salads. Medicinal: The seed is a warming stimulant herb with antibiotic effects. The seed is used in the treatment of tumours in China. In Korea, the seeds are used in the treatment of abscesses, cold, and stomach disorders. Oil obtained from the seed is used in the treatment of skin eruptions and ulcers. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
| Seed / Spore Germination Duration | 3 days to 5 days |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Bulging in between Veins |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net, Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate, Pinnately Lobed / Pinnatifid |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Rounded |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Cruciform / Cross-shaped |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
| Inflorescence Type Remarks | corymbiform raceme |
| Inflorescence Size | 0.6 m |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
|---|---|
| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth |
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Others
| Master ID | 31541 |
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| Species ID | 5940 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
