Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
tandilense
ID:
359386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boelcke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 13: 521 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358718



Common Names

  • Lepidium tandilense
  • Tandil Lepidium
  • Lepidium


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Description

Lepidium tandilense (also called Tandil peppergrass, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is commonly found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium tandilense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control on slopes and in roadside plantings.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidium tandilense has small, white flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and oval in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium tandilense is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen perennial that is native to Argentina. It is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. It is tolerant of some light shade, but best flowering occurs in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lepidium tandilense

Lepidium tandilense is native to Argentina and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Lepidium tandilense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium tandilense?

Lepidium tandilense

What is the common name of Lepidium tandilense?

Tandil Pepperwort

What is the habitat of Lepidium tandilense?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

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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