Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
acris
ID:
587081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 1: 253 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586413

Common Names

  • Creeping Cress
  • Hoary Cress
  • Cardamine Acris

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Synonyms

  • Cardamine seedlitziana Albov [unknown]

Description

Cardamine acris (also called Wavy Bittercress, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has thin, green leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in cool, temperate climates and is often found in meadows and other areas with plenty of sunlight.

Uses & Benefits

Cardamine acris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for indoor decoration. It is also known to have medicinal properties and can help reduce inflammation and improve digestion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cardamine acris sub. pindicola Perný & Marhold
Cardamine acris sub. vardousiae Perný & Marhold

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cardamine acris is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cardamine acris can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cardamine acris

Cardamine acris is found in Europe and temperate Asia.

Cardamine acris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cardamine acris?

Cardamine acris

What type of plant is Cardamine acris?

Flower

Where does Cardamine acris grow?

Europe

Species in the Cardamine genus

Cardamine holmgrenii, Cardamine hupingshanensis, Cardamine abchasica, Cardamine acris, Cardamine africana, Cardamine alberti, Cardamine altaica, Cardamine altigena, Cardamine amara, Cardamine ambigua, Cardamine anemonoides, Cardamine angulata, Cardamine angustata, Cardamine anhuiensis, Cardamine apennina, Cardamine appendiculata, Cardamine arakiana, Cardamine argentina, Cardamine armoracioides, Cardamine asarifolia, Cardamine astoniae, Cardamine auriculata, Cardamine balnearia, Cardamine battagliae, Cardamine bellidifolia, Cardamine bilobata, Cardamine bipinnata, Cardamine blaisdellii, Cardamine bodinieri, Cardamine bonariensis, Cardamine bradei, Cardamine breweri, Cardamine bulbifera, Cardamine bulbosa, Cardamine calcicola, Cardamine caldeirarum, Cardamine californica, Cardamine calthifolia, Cardamine carnosa, Cardamine caroides, Cardamine castellana, Cardamine changbaiana, Cardamine chelidonia, Cardamine chenopodiifolia, Cardamine cheotaiyienii, Cardamine chilensis, Cardamine chiriensis, Cardamine circaeoides, Cardamine concatenata, Cardamine conferta,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,