Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
hirtum
ID:
358931

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Comp. Fl. Brit. , ed. 3: 98 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358263



Common Names

  • Lepidium hirtum
  • Hirtum Lepidium
  • Lepidium Hirtum


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Synonyms

  • Lepidium microstylum Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
  • Lasioptera hirta Andrz. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Lepia hirta Desv. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium hirtum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Nasturtium microstylum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Thlaspi hirtum L. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi corsicum Soleirol ex Mutel [unknown]
  • Lepidium magnolii Bubani [unknown]
  • Lepidium hirtum hirtum [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lepidium hirtum sub. nebrodense (Raf.) Thell.
Lepidium hirtum sub. atlanticum (Ball) Maire
Lepidium hirtum sub. petrophilum (Coss.) Thell.
Lepidium hirtum sub. stylatum (Lag. & Rodr.) Thell.
Lepidium hirtum sub. oxyotum (DC.) Thell.
Lepidium hirtum sub. calycotrichum (Kunze) Thell.
Lepidium hirtum sub. dhayense (Munby) Thell.
Lepidium hirtum sub. psilopterum (Willk.) M.B.Crespo & Mateo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidium hirtum 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 hirtum 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 hirtum

Lepidium hirtum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Lepidium hirtum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium hirtum?

Lepidium hirtum

What is the common name of Lepidium hirtum?

Hairy Peppergrass

What is the family of Lepidium hirtum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2337769: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.