Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
armoracioides
ID:
400248

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tausch) Fuss

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Fl. Transsilv. : 47 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399580



Common Names

  • Armoracia-like Yellowcress
  • Armoracia-like Watercress
  • Armoracia-like Cress


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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium armoracioides Tausch [unknown]
  • Rorippa neilreichii Beck [unknown]
  • Rorippa cracoviensis Zapal. [unknown]
  • Brachiolobos armoracioides Schur [unknown]
  • Nasturtium armoracioides Tausch [unknown]
  • Nasturtium turczaninowii Czern. ex Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Rorippa armoracioides (also called Hairy 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 armoracioides 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

The flower of Rorippa armoracioides is yellow and has four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rorippa armoracioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seeds or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Rorippa armoracioides

Rorippa armoracioides is native to Europe and temperate Asia.

Rorippa armoracioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rorippa armoracioides?

Rorippa armoracioides

What is the common name of Rorippa armoracioides?

Horse-radish Rorippa

What is the natural habitat of Rorippa armoracioides?

It is native to the Middle East, including Lebanon, Syria, Israel, and Jordan.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2417241: Based on the initial data import
Ignaz Friedrich Tausch (1793-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tausch' in the authors string.
Johann Mihály Fuss (1814-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fuss' in the authors string.