Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
angolense
ID:
359205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jonsell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 128: 43 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358537



Common Names

  • Lepidium angolense
  • Angolan Pepperwort
  • Angolan Peppergrass


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Synonyms

  • Lepidium ruderale aethiopicum Hiern [unknown]

Description

Lepidium angolense (also called Angolan Pepperweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in grassland and savanna habitats and has a woody stem with a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a rough texture.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium angolense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidium angolense is white and has four petals. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium angolense is a fast-growing, annual herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix.

Where to Find Lepidium angolense

Lepidium angolense can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces of South Africa.

Lepidium angolense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium angolense?

Lepidium angolense

What is the common name of Lepidium angolense?

Angolan Pepperweed

What is the habitat of Lepidium angolense?

It grows in dry, sunny places, such as steppes, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Species in the Lepidium genus

Lepidium grandifructum, Lepidium fraseri, Lepidium gracile, Lepidium depressum, Lepidium didymum, Lepidium hirtum, Lepidium horstii, Lepidium graminifolium, Lepidium heterophyllum, Lepidium cardamine, Lepidium cartilagineum, Lepidium chalepense, Lepidium burkartii, Lepidium campestre, Lepidium cumingianum, Lepidium chichicara, Lepidium cyclocarpum, Lepidium densiflorum, Lepidium coronopifolium, Lepidium costaricense, Lepidium myrianthum, Lepidium merrallii, Lepidium meyenii, Lepidium meyeri, Lepidium navasii, Lepidium nesophilum, Lepidium nitidum, Lepidium oblongum, Lepidium obtusatum, Lepidium niloticum, Lepidium johnstonii, Lepidium jujuyanum, Lepidium karelinianum, Lepidium lepidioides, Lepidium latifolium, Lepidium apetalum, Lepidium amplexicaule, Lepidium angolense, Lepidium affine, Lepidium africanum, Lepidium alashanicum, Lepidium appelianum, Lepidium beckii, Lepidium bidentatum, Lepidium aucheri, Lepidium aranense, Lepidium argentinum, Lepidium armoracium, Lepidium auriculatum, Lepidium bonariense,

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