Sea Rocket

Names

Common Names

• European sea-rocket
• Sea Rocket
• two-head sea rocket
• European Searocket

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Rapistrum maritimum
• Rapistrum cakile
• Crucifera cakile
• Bunias cakile

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Brassicales, falling within the family Brassicaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cakile.

Distribution

This plant, known as Cakile maritima, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several Northern European regions. It can be found growing along the coastal areas of Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, its presence extends to the shores of Great Britain and Ireland. The species also inhabits the maritime environments of Norway. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's preference for the northern coastal reaches of the continent.

Chemicals

Cakile maritima has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ANTHOCYANIN, CALCIUM, CHL, Carotenoid, Dianhydromannitol.

ANTHOCYANIN

1. Physiologia plantarum

CALCIUM

1. Physiologia plantarum

CHL

1. Physiologia plantarum

Carotenoid

1. Physiologia plantarum

Dianhydromannitol

1. Scientific reports

Gallic acid

1. Scientific reports

POTASSIUM

1. Physiologia plantarum

PYRIDINE

1. Scientific reports

RUTIN

1. Scientific reports

pyrogallol

1. Scientific reports

Activities

Cakile maritima has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Cakile maritima has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colon adenocarcinomas.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations