Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 655 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586418
Common Names
- African Bittercress
- Cardamine Africana
- African Cress
Synonyms
- Cardamine africana allevia (Comm. ex DC.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Cardamine africana arabica O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Cardamine allevia Comm. ex DC. [unknown]
- Cardamine anteniquana Burch. ex DC. [unknown]
- Cardamine borbonica Pers. [unknown]
- Cardamine borbonica allevia Comm. ex DC. [unknown]
- Cardamine borbonica arabica DC. [unknown]
- Cardamine burchellii Spreng. [unknown]
- Cardamine hirsuta major Thwaites [unknown]
- Cardamine holtziana Engl. & O.E.Schulz ex O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Cardamine javanica Miq. [unknown]
- Cardamine laxa pumila A.Gray [unknown]
- Cardamine ovata unijuga O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Cardamine porphyrophylla Ekman ex Urb. [unknown]
- Cardamine rubifolia Sm. ex DC. [unknown]
- Cardamine ternata Bory ex DC. [unknown]
- Cardamine wightiana Wall. [unknown]
- Cardamine africana africana [unknown]
- Pteroneurum javanicum Blume [unknown]
Description
Cardamine africana (also called African Bittercress, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has thin, green leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in warm, temperate climates and is often found in meadows and other areas with plenty of sunlight.
Uses & Benefits
Cardamine africana 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cardamine africana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cardamine africana 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 africana
Cardamine africana is found in tropical Africa.
Cardamine africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cardamine africana?
Cardamine africana
What type of plant is Cardamine africana?
Flower
Where does Cardamine africana grow?
Africa
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,