Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
587901

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Kurosaki & H.Ohba

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 64: 135 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587233

Common Names

  • Cardamine nepalensis
  • Nepalese Bittercress
  • Nepalese Cardamine

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Description

Cardamine nepalensis (also called Nepalese bittercress, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Japan, Korea, and China. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cardamine nepalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in terrariums and as a decorative element in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cardamine nepalensis is small and white with four petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cardamine nepalensis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cardamine nepalensis

Cardamine nepalensis can be found in the Himalayan region of Nepal.

Cardamine nepalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cardamine nepalensis?

Cardamine nepalensis

What is the family of Cardamine nepalensis?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Cardamine nepalensis?

Nepalese bittercress

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2700154: Based on the initial data import
Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
Nobuhira Kurosaki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kurosaki' in the authors string.