Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
virginicum
ID:
361501

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 645 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360833



Common Names

  • Lepidium Virginicum
  • Lepidium
  • Virginicum


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Synonyms

  • Lepidium diandrum Medik. [unknown]
  • Lepidium danielsii C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Lepidium iberis L. [unknown]
  • Lepidium arcuatum DC. [unknown]
  • Lepidium praecox DC. [unknown]
  • Lepidium exiguiflorum [Clairv.] [unknown]
  • Nasturtium diandrum Moench [unknown]
  • Nasturtiastrum virginicum (L.) Gillet & Magne [unknown]
  • Thlaspi virginianum Poir. [unknown]
  • Semetum ramosum Raf. [unknown]
  • Clypeola caroliniana Walter [unknown]
  • Crucifera virginica (L.) E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Cynocardamum virginicum Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Dileptium diffusum Raf. [unknown]
  • Dileptium precox Raf. [unknown]
  • Dileptium virginicum Raf. [unknown]
  • Iberis virginica Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi virginicum Cav. [unknown]
  • Lepidium majus Darracq [unknown]
  • Nasturtium majus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Conocardamum virginicum (L.) Webb [unknown]
  • Lepidium horstii Johow ex Skottsb. [unknown]
  • Lepidium virginicum virginicum [unknown]
  • Lepidium virginicum linearifolium Farw. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium virginicum (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lepidium virginicum virginicum [unknown]
  • Lepidium micropterum Miq. [unknown]
  • Lepidium virginicum durangense C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Lepidium virginicum tepicense C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]

Description

Lepidium virginicum (also called Virginia Peppergrass, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to North America. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium virginicum is used as a medicinal plant and has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lepidium virginicum sub. menziesii (DC.) Thell.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidium virginicum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium virginicum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Lepidium virginicum

Lepidium virginicum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Lepidium virginicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium virginicum?

Lepidium virginicum

What is the common name of Lepidium virginicum?

Virginia pepperweed

What is the habitat of Lepidium virginicum?

It is found in dry, sandy soils, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

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