Image to followAI-generated illustrationBrassica juncea
Brassica juncea
FamilyGenus: Kohlnative in Germany
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Interactions
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Host relationships
Species
About this species
Brassica juncea is an introduced and established herbaceous plant in Great Britain. It grows to about 0.8 m tall, has broad leaves, and produces yellow flowers from June to September. The plant prefers sunny, fresh, nutrient-rich, alkaline soils and provides nectar and pollen for visiting insects.
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PollinationLarval host
Ecological significance
As an introduced and established plant in Great Britain, Brassica juncea provides nectar and pollen for pollinating insects.
Annual cycle
Flowering occurs from June through September. As a herbaceous plant, it produces new shoots each growing season.
Safety note
No specific safety information is recorded for this species in the evidence consulted.
Standort & Merkmale
Light
Sonne
Moisture
Frisch (Mäßig feucht)
Soil
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Flowering period
Jun – Sep
Bioregion
Continental
Nectar value
5
Pollen value
5
Growth form
Krautige Pflanze
Woodiness
Nicht verholzt
Leaf type
Breitblättrig
Plant height
0.768 m
Morphological traits: TRY ID3 (CC BY 3.0) & TRY ID81 (CC BY)
Pflege & Anbau
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Light: Full sun.
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Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline.
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Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist during the growing season.
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Nutrition: Benefits from nutrient-rich conditions; incorporate organic matter before planting.
Scientific profile
Brassica juncea is an introduced and established herbaceous species in Great Britain. It reaches a height of approximately 0.8 metres and bears broad leaves. The plant is non-woody. Flowering takes place from June to September, and the blooms offer nectar and pollen to pollinators. It thrives in full sun on moderately moist, nutrient-rich, calcareous to alkaline soils. An arbuscular mycorrhizal association is present. The species originates from parts of southwestern Europe, southeastern Europe, Africa, and temperate Asia.
Pollinators & visitors
15 Arten interagieren mit dieser Pflanze
Sources & data origin
•Interaktionsdaten via GloBI (CC-BY 4.0)
•pollinator_interactions
•EIVE 1.0 — Dengler et al. (2023), DOI: 10.3897/VCS.98324 (CC BY 4.0)
•EuPPollNet — Kuppler et al. (2025), DOI: 10.1111/geb.70000 (CC BY 4.0)
•Database of Pollinator Interactions (DoPI) — Pocock et al. (2022), DOI: 10.1002/ecy.3801 (CC BY)
•GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — GBIF Secretariat (2024), DOI: 10.15468/39omei (CC BY 4.0)
•TRY Categorical Traits (ID3) — Kattge et al. (2012), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.3 (CC BY 3.0)
•TRY Global Spectrum (ID81) — Díaz et al. (2016/2021), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.81 (CC BY)
•Checklist Alien Plants Belgium — Verloove F (2023), Botanic Garden Meise (CC BY 4.0)
•Govaerts R et al. (2025) — World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) v14. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. DOI: 10.34885/xs7h-ze42 (CC BY 4.0)
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