Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
antiscorbutica
ID:
1259923

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. : 239 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259261



Common Names

  • Pringlea
  • Kerguelen Cabbage
  • Kerguelen Island Cabbage


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Description

Pringlea antiscorbutica (also called Pringle's Pringlea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It has a smooth stem and ovate leaves. It grows in moist and shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pringlea antiscorbutica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and ability to tolerate low light levels.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pringlea antiscorbutica is a white, five-petaled bloom with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pringlea antiscorbutica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pringlea antiscorbutica

Pringlea antiscorbutica is native to the Mediterranean.

Species in the Pringlea 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-50190881: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.