Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
graminifolium
ID:
358943

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1127 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358275



Common Names

  • Lepidium graminifolium
  • Grass-Leaved Peppergrass
  • Grass-Leaved Lepidium


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Synonyms

  • Lepidium iberifolium St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Lepidium gramineum Lam. [unknown]
  • Lepidium mixtum Jord. [unknown]
  • Lepidium miscellaneorum Schult. [unknown]
  • Lepidium intermixtum Ten. [unknown]
  • Lepidium lanceolatum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Lepidiberis graminifolia Fourr. [unknown]
  • Lepidiberis polyclada Fourr. [unknown]
  • Lepidium suffruticosum L. [unknown]
  • Lepidium polycladum Jord. [unknown]
  • Lepidium virgatum Jord. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium graminifolium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Nasturtiastrum graminifolium (L.) Gillet & Magne [unknown]
  • Nasturtium suffruticosum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Thlaspi graminifolium Poir. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi pollichii Poir. [unknown]
  • Crucifera graminifolia E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Lepidium graminifolium suffruticosum (L.) P.Monts. [unknown]
  • Iberis graminifolia (L.) Roth [unknown]
  • Lepidium intermediatum Ten. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium graminifolium (L.) Gillet & Magne [unknown]
  • Nasturtium iberis G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb. [unknown]
  • Lepidium duffourii Sennen [unknown]
  • Lepidium graminifolium graminifolium [unknown]

Description

Lepidium graminifolium (also called Grass-leaved 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 graminifolium 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 graminifolium 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 graminifolium 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 graminifolium

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

Lepidium graminifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium graminifolium?

Lepidium graminifolium

What is the common name of Lepidium graminifolium?

Grass-Leaved Peppergrass

What is the family of Lepidium graminifolium?

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,

References