Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
lepidioides
ID:
359050

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss. & Durieu) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 8 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358382



Common Names

  • Lepidium lepidioides
  • Lepidioides Lepidium
  • Lepidium


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Synonyms

  • Senebiera lepidioides Coss. & Durieu [unknown]
  • Coronopus lepidiodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Coronopus lepidioides garamas Maire [unknown]

Description

Lepidium lepidioides (also called slender pepperwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium lepidioides 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 lepidioides is white or pink, with four petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium lepidioides is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Lepidium lepidioides

Lepidium lepidioides can be found in the western United States.

Lepidium lepidioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium lepidioides?

Lepidium lepidioides

What is the common name of Lepidium lepidioides?

Lepidium lepidioides

What is the habitat of Lepidium lepidioides?

It grows in dry, sunny places, such as steppes, meadows, and rocky slopes.

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-2337991: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.