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Brassica juncea crispifolia
  • Curled Mustard

a vegetable of the Brassica genus in the family Brassicaceae.

Niche
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    The ecosystem niches for this plant are unknown. Do you know them? Click the edit button to add them!
Functions
  • Green manure
    Green manure
    There are no details available for this function.
Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • light shade
    Light shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid, neutral, alkaline
    Acid to Alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 7
    Zone 7
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Brassica juncea crispifolia has 0 edible uses listed
Brassica juncea crispifolia has 0 material uses listed
Brassica juncea crispifolia has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Edible uses

Notes

A peppery flavour that can range from mild to hot, this is one of the most highly prized cooked vegetables in the Orient[14]. The leaves can also be finely shredded and added to mixed salads[14]. The protein extracted from the leaves mixes well with banana pulp and is well adapted as a pie filling[2]. Flowers and young flowering stems - raw or cooked[12]. Sweet and succulent[15].

Seed

Condiment
Oil
Sprouted

Sprouted seeds can be added to salads.

Spice

Flowers

Unknown use

Leaves

Fresh
Cooked
Vegetable

Material uses

There is some evidence that if this plant is grown as a green manure it is effective in reducing soil-borne root rots in pea crops[14]. This is attributed to chemicals that are given off as the plants decay[14].

Unknown part

Repellent

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

Reported to be anodyne, aperitif, diuretic, emetic, rubefacient, and stimulant, the plant is a folk remedy for arthritis, foot ache, lumbago, and rheumatism[16].

The seed is used in the treatment of tumours in China[16]. In Korea, the seeds are used in the treatment of abscesses, colds, lumbago, rheumatism, and stomach disorders[16]. The root is used as a galactagogue in Africa[16]. Ingestion may impart a body odour repellent to mosquitoes[16]. Mustard oil is used in the treatment of skin eruptions and ulcers[16]. Believed to be aperient and tonic, the volatile oil is used as a counterirritant and stimulant[16]. In Java the plant is used as an antisyphilitic emmenagogue[16]. Leaves applied to the forehead are said to relieve headache[16].

The Chinese eat the leaves in soups for bladder, inflammation or haemorrhage[16].

Unknown part

Anodyne
Aperient
Diuretic
Emetic
Galactogogue
Rubefacient
Stimulant

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Green manure

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - sow in situ from August to October. Spring and early summer-sown crops tend to run quickly to seed, though they can be eaten whilst still small[14]. It is best not to sow the seed in very hot weather[14]. There are about 5,660 - 6,000 per 0.01 kg (1/3 oz)[16].

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Cultivation

Succeeds in full sun in most well-drained moisture-retentive fertile soils[17][18][14]. Prefers a heavy soil and some shade[17]. Dislikes very hot weather[10]. Plants tolerate high rainfall and, although fairly deep rooted, are not very drought resistant[14].

A form of B. juncea with curled leaves that has been selected in the Orient for its edibility. There are some named varieties[14]. Plants in this group are fairly cold-tolerant and often stand the winter, they are then slow to bolt and can supply a good crop of leaves in the spring[14]. Plants have a rooting depth of between 90 - 120 cm[16].

A good bee plant[4].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Brassica juncea crispifolia. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Brassica juncea crispifolia.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Brassica juncea crispifolia
Genus
Brassica
Family
Brassicaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
[9][10][11][12][13][14][2][15][5][6][7][8][4][1][3]
Medicinal uses
[16]
Material uses & Functions
[14]
Botanic
[19]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Green manure
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
7
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
light shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
    Ecosystems
    Native Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Adapted Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Native Geographical Range
    None listed.
    Native Environment
    None listed.
    Ecosystem Niche
    None listed.
    Root Zone Tendancy
    None listed.
    Life
    Deciduous or Evergreen
    ?
    Herbaceous or Woody
    ?
    Life Cycle
    annual
    Growth Rate
    vigorous
    Mature Size
    0.3 x 0.3
    Fertility
    self fertile
    Pollinators
    ?
    Flower Colour
    ?
    Flower Type
    hermaphrodite
















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