Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
amphibia
ID:
400243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besser

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Volh. : 27 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399575



Common Names

  • Amphibious Yellowcress
  • Amphibious Watercress
  • Amphibious Cress


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Synonyms

  • Myagrum aquaticum Lam. [unknown]
  • Myagrum amphibium Loisel. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium commutatum Opiz [unknown]
  • Nasturtium amphibium (L.) R.Br. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium tentaculatum Wallr. [unknown]
  • Rorippa stolonifera Nyman [unknown]
  • Rorippa riparia Schur [unknown]
  • Rorippa gmelinii Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium roripa Scop. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium palustre Garsault [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium aquaticum Garsault [unknown]
  • Sisymbrianthus aquaticus Chevall. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrianthus amphibius Chevall. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium diversifolium Stokes [unknown]
  • Armoracia amphibia Peterm. [unknown]
  • Armoracia aquatica Kostel. [unknown]
  • Armoracia natans Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Brachiolobos amphibius All. [unknown]
  • Brachiolobos riparius Schur [unknown]
  • Camelina aquatica Brot. [unknown]
  • Cardamine amphibia Bubani [unknown]
  • Caroli-gmelina lancifolia G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb. [unknown]
  • Caroli-gmelina palustris G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb. [unknown]
  • Crucifera amphibia E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Radicula amphibia Druce [unknown]
  • Radicula lancifolia Moench [unknown]
  • Cardamine amphibia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium stoloniferum J.Presl & C.Presl [unknown]
  • Rorippa amphibia amphibia [unknown]
  • Nasturtium natans DC. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium amphibium L. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium amphibium indivisum DC. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium amphibium variifolium DC. [unknown]
  • Rorippa amphibia variifolia (DC.) Polozhij [unknown]

Description

Rorippa amphibia (also called Amphibious 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

Rorippa amphibia 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

Rorippa amphibia has small yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rorippa amphibia is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of South 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 Rorippa amphibia

Rorippa amphibia is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

Rorippa amphibia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rorippa amphibia?

Rorippa amphibia

What is the family of Rorippa amphibia?

Brassicaceae

What is the natural habitat of Rorippa amphibia?

Wetlands, marshes, and damp meadows

Species in the Rorippa genus

Rorippa prolifera, Rorippa pyrenaica, Rorippa neogradensis, Rorippa palustris, Rorippa anceps, Rorippa wislokiensis, Rorippa sylvestris, Rorippa thracica, Rorippa amphibia, Rorippa armoracioides, Rorippa kerneri, Rorippa hungaricum, Rorippa kullodensis, Rorippa lippizensis, Rorippa menyharthiana, Rorippa austriaca, Rorippa erythrocaule, Rorippa mexicana, Rorippa laeta, Rorippa madagascariensis, Rorippa indica, Rorippa laciniata, Rorippa portoricensis, Rorippa islandica, Rorippa micrantha, Rorippa complicata, Rorippa cryptantha, Rorippa coxii, Rorippa brachycarpa, Rorippa hayanica, Rorippa dubia, Rorippa philippiana, Rorippa behcetii, Rorippa apetala, Rorippa edirnensis, Rorippa cygnorum, Rorippa ampullicarpa, Rorippa dietrichiana, Rorippa neocaledonica, Rorippa spasskajae, Rorippa stenophylla, Rorippa chubutica, Rorippa divaricata, Rorippa africana, Rorippa aurea, Rorippa backeri, Rorippa hybosperma, Rorippa kurdica, Rorippa peekelii, Rorippa schlechteri,

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,