Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
chalepense
ID:
358957

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1756

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. II : 23 (1756)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358289



Common Names

  • Lepidium chalepense
  • Chalep Peppergrass
  • Chalep Lepidium


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Synonyms

  • Lepidium boissieri N.Busch [unknown]
  • Lepidium propinquum Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Lepidium repens Boiss. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium chalepense Crantz [unknown]
  • Nasturtium propinquum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Nasturtium repens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Physolepidion repens Schrenk [unknown]
  • Thlaspi chalepense Poir. [unknown]
  • Cardaria boissieri (N.Busch) Soó [unknown]
  • Cardaria chalepensis Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Cardaria fenestrata (Boiss.) Rollins [unknown]
  • Cardaria macrocarpa (Franch.) Rollins [unknown]
  • Cardaria propinqua (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) N.Busch [unknown]
  • Cardaria repens (Schrenk.) Jarm. [unknown]
  • Hymenophysa fenestrata Boiss. [unknown]
  • Hymenophysa macrocarpa Franch. [unknown]
  • Cardaria draba repens (Schrenk) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Hymenophysa persica Gilli [unknown]

Description

Lepidium chalepense (also called Aleppo 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 chalepense 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 chalepense is white to pinkish in color and has four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium chalepense is an annual herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Lepidium chalepense

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

Lepidium chalepense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium chalepense?

Lepidium chalepense

What is the common name of Lepidium chalepense?

Chalep Peppergrass

What is the family of Lepidium chalepense?

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,