Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
depressum
ID:
358919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Neue Denkschr. Schweiz. Naturf. Ges. 41(Abh. 1): 201 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358251



Common Names

  • Lepidium depressum
  • Depressum Lepidium
  • Lepidium Depressum


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Description

Lepidium depressum (also called Depressed 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 depressum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal medicines. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidium depressum 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 depressum 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 depressum

Lepidium depressum can be found in the western United States, including parts of California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Lepidium depressum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium depressum?

Lepidium depressum

What is the common name of Lepidium depressum?

Depressed Peppergrass

What is the family of Lepidium depressum?

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,

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