Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
integrifolia
ID:
1037134

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boulos) Abdel Khalik & F.T.Bakker

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 31: 571 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036472

Common Names

  • Nasturtiopsis integrifolia
  • Integral-leaved Nasturtiopsis
  • Integral-leaved Watercress

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Description

Nasturtiopsis integrifolia (also called Watercress, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with small white flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in shallow streams, ponds, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Nasturtiopsis integrifolia is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nasturtiopsis integrifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and weak.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nasturtiopsis integrifolia is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny position until established. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fed with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Nasturtiopsis integrifolia

Nasturtiopsis integrifolia is found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.

Species in the Nasturtiopsis genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100357717: Based on the initial data import
Loutfy Boulos (1932-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boulos' in the authors string.
Kadry Nabeh El Sayed Abdel Khalik (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abdel Khalik' in the authors string.
Freek T. Bakker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Bakker' in the authors string.