Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cardamine
ID:
358952

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1755

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. I. 17. 1755 [19 Feb 1755]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358284



Common Names

  • Lepidium cardamine
  • Bittercress
  • Cardamine Lepidium


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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium cardamine (L.) Vent. ex Kuntze [unknown]
  • Thlaspi cardamine (L.) Poir. [unknown]

Description

Lepidium cardamine (also called Bittercress Peppergrass, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and long, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium cardamine is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidium cardamine is white or pink, with four petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium cardamine is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rootball.

Where to Find Lepidium cardamine

Lepidium cardamine can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Lepidium cardamine FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium cardamine?

Lepidium cardamine

What is the common name of Lepidium cardamine?

Bittercress Peppergrass

What is the family of Lepidium cardamine?

Brassicaceae

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