Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
paysonii
ID:
1244116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rollins

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Crucifer. Continental N. Amer. 577 (577-578). 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243454



Common Names

  • Payson's Peppergrass
  • Payson's Lepidium
  • Payson's Lepidium Peppergrass


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Description

Lepidium paysonii (also called 'Payson's Lepidium', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a single stem and its leaves are alternate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium paysonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped with five petals. Seed: Brown, oval-shaped with a pointed tip. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium paysonii is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or fall.

Where to Find Lepidium paysonii

Lepidium paysonii is native to North America.

Lepidium paysonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium paysonii?

Lepidium paysonii

What is the common name of Lepidium paysonii?

Payson's peppergrass

What is the natural habitat of Lepidium paysonii?

Dry, sandy soils

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,

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