Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
galapagoensis
ID:
1317365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 17: 231 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329819



Common Names

  • Lepidium galapagoensis
  • Galapagoensis Lepidium
  • Galapagoensis Lepidium


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Description

Lepidium galapagoensis (also called Galapagos Pepperwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Galapagos Islands. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It grows in moist soil, in wetlands, and in other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium galapagoensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidium galapagoensis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, round cotyledon and a pair of opposite, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium galapagoensis can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in a well-drained medium, in partial shade, and kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Lepidium galapagoensis

Lepidium galapagoensis can be found in the Galapagos Islands.

Lepidium galapagoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium galapagoensis?

Lepidium galapagoensis

What is the common name of Lepidium galapagoensis?

Galapagos Pepperweed

What is the natural habitat of Lepidium galapagoensis?

Sandy and rocky areas

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

Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.