Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpum
ID:
1328568

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedge) D.A.German

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 186: 100 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341022



Common Names

  • Lepidium macrocarpum
  • Large-Fruited Lepidium
  • Macrocarpum Lepidium
  • Large-Fruited Peppergrass


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Description

Lepidium macrocarpum (also called Macrocarpum Lepidium, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Turkey. It is a perennial herb with a single stem, growing up to 50 cm tall. It has two basal leaves and a single inflorescence with up to 15 flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium macrocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used to make essential oils and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidium macrocarpum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium macrocarpum is an annual herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. It can be cultivated in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Lepidium macrocarpum

Lepidium macrocarpum is native to Europe, where it can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Lepidium macrocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium macrocarpum?

Lepidium macrocarpum

What is the common name of Lepidium macrocarpum?

Large-fruited Lepidium

Where is Lepidium macrocarpum native to?

Turkey

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

Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.