Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
appelianum
ID:
359218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 7 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358550



Common Names

  • Lepidium appelianum
  • Appelianum Lepidium
  • Lepidium


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Synonyms

  • Cardaria pubescens (C.A.Mey.) Jarm. [unknown]
  • Cardaria pubescens elongata Rollins [unknown]
  • Hymenophysa pubescens C.A.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Lepidium appelianum (also called Appelian's 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 appelianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidium appelianum 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 appelianum can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil. Both methods should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lepidium appelianum

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

Lepidium appelianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium appelianum?

Lepidium appelianum

What type of plant is Lepidium appelianum?

Herb

Where is Lepidium appelianum native to?

Africa

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