Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
gerloffianum
ID:
1217230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vatke ex Gilg & Muschl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 448 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216568



Common Names

  • Lepidium gerloffianum
  • Gerloff's Peppergrass
  • Gerloff's Pepperweed


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Description

Lepidium gerloffianum (also called Gerloff's pepperweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows to a height of 10–30 cm, with leaves up to 4 cm long. It is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium gerloffianum is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidium gerloffianum is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium gerloffianum is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lepidium gerloffianum

Lepidium gerloffianum can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.

Lepidium gerloffianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium gerloffianum?

Lepidium gerloffianum

What is the common name of Lepidium gerloffianum?

Gerloff's Peppergrass

What is the natural habitat of Lepidium gerloffianum?

Dry, rocky hillsides

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 tro-4100889: Based on the initial data import
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.