Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
bidentatum
ID:
359221

Status:
valid

Authors:
Montin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1778

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 6: 324 (1778)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358553



Common Names

  • Lepidium bidentatum
  • Bidentatum Lepidium
  • Lepidium


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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium owaihiense Kuntze [unknown]
  • Thlaspi piscidium Poir. [unknown]
  • Lepidium piscidium G.Forst. [unknown]

Description

Lepidium bidentatum (also called Bidentate 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 bidentatum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lepidium bidentatum var. remyi (Drake) Fosberg
Lepidium bidentatum var. owaihiense (Cham. & Schltdl.) Fosberg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidium bidentatum is a small, white to pinkish flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium bidentatum 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 bidentatum

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

Lepidium bidentatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium bidentatum?

Lepidium bidentatum

What type of plant is Lepidium bidentatum?

Herb

Where is Lepidium bidentatum 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