Lepidium oblitum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblitum
ID:
1323616
Status:
valid
Authors:
Houliston, Heenan & de Lange
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 24: 76 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336070
Common Names
- Oblitum Lepidium
- Oblitum Pepperweed
- Pepperweed Oblitum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepidium oblitum (also called Oblitum Lepidium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidium oblitum is used as a food source and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidium oblitum has white to pink flowers with a yellow centre. The flowers are held in clusters of up to 10. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepidium oblitum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept moist until they have established.
Where to Find Lepidium oblitum
Lepidium oblitum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including France, Italy, and Spain.
Lepidium oblitum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidium oblitum?
Lepidium oblitum
What is the common name of Lepidium oblitum?
Oblite Peppergrass
Where is Lepidium oblitum found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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
Peter James de Lange (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Lange' in the authors string.
Peter Brian Heenan (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heenan' in the authors string.
Gary Houliston: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Houliston' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77129259-1: Based on the initial data import