Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
coronopus
ID:
368314

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 152 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367646



Common Names

  • Crown Peppergrass
  • Crown Pepperwort
  • Crown Lepidium


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Description

Lepidium coronopus (also called Winged pepperweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in dry, open places, such as along roadsides, in fields, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium coronopus is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental in gardens and landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidium coronopus has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium coronopus is a tropical plant that can be grown from seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Lepidium coronopus

Lepidium coronopus is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas of woodlands.

Lepidium coronopus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium coronopus?

Lepidium coronopus

What is the common name of Lepidium coronopus?

Crown-pod pepperweed

What is the natural habitat of Lepidium coronopus?

Grasslands and meadows

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 kew-2356176: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.