Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
capitatum
ID:
1219000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5: 175 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218338



Common Names

  • Lepidium capitatum
  • Capitatum Lepidium
  • Capitatum's Lepidium


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Description

Lepidium capitatum (also called peppergrass, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. It has small, white flowers and thin, lanceolate leaves. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium capitatum is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, as a source of oil for cooking and cosmetics, and as a salad green.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidium capitatum has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium capitatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and fertile. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Deadhead to encourage new growth and divide the clumps every few years.

Where to Find Lepidium capitatum

Lepidium capitatum can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Lepidium capitatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium capitatum?

Lepidium capitatum

What is the common name of Lepidium capitatum?

Headed Lepidium

Where is Lepidium capitatum native to?

Central America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4105241: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.