Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Y.Kim & B.U.Oh
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 40: 84 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747068
Common Names
- Rorippa apetala
- Apetala Rorippa
- Rorippa
Description
Rorippa apetala (also called Apetalous Yellowcress, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rorippa apetala is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties that can be used to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rorippa apetala has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rorippa apetala is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Rorippa apetala
Rorippa apetala is native to India and can be found in the wild in this region.
Rorippa apetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rorippa apetala?
Rorippa apetala
What is the common name of Rorippa apetala?
Apetalous rorippa
What type of plant is Rorippa apetala?
Herbaceous perennial
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,
References
Yoon-Young Kim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Y.Kim' in the authors string.