Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
makateanum
ID:
1328443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sykes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 181: 186 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340897



Common Names

  • Lepidium Makateanum
  • Makatea Lepidium
  • Makatea Peppergrass


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Description

Lepidium makateanum (also called 'Makatea Lepidium', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to French Polynesia. It has a woody base, and its leaves are linear to narrowly lanceolate, and are covered in soft hairs. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium makateanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover for shady areas. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidium makateanum is white and tubular with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium makateanum is an annual native to the Caribbean. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed.

Where to Find Lepidium makateanum

Lepidium makateanum is native to Makatea Island in French Polynesia.

Lepidium makateanum FAQ

What are the light requirements of Lepidium makateanum?

Lepidium makateanum prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil should Lepidium makateanum be planted in?

Lepidium makateanum should be planted in a well-draining potting mix.

How often should Lepidium makateanum be watered?

Lepidium makateanum should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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

William Russell Sykes (1927-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sykes' in the authors string.