Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
400247

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Rollins

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 3: 219 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399579



Common Names

  • Costa Rican Yellowcress
  • Costa Rican Watercress
  • Costa Rican Cress


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Synonyms

  • Sisymbrium costaricense Standl. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium storkii Standl. [unknown]
  • Romanschulzia costaricensis storkii (Standl.) Rollins [unknown]
  • Romanschulzia costaricensis costaricensis [unknown]

Description

Romanschulzia costaricensis (also called Costa Rican Rockcress, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rocky areas, dry meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Romanschulzia costaricensis is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-allergic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Romanschulzia costaricensis has small yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Romanschulzia costaricensis is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location, as it is not very tolerant of cold temperatures. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Romanschulzia costaricensis

Romanschulzia costaricensis is native to Costa Rica.

Romanschulzia costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Romanschulzia costaricensis?

Romanschulzia costaricensis

What is the common name of Romanschulzia costaricensis?

Costa Rican Romanschulzia

What is the natural habitat of Romanschulzia costaricensis?

It is native to the Central American countries of Costa Rica and Panama.

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 kew-2417240: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.