Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
austroamericana
ID:
1217921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.-Laborde

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Parodiana 2: 73 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217259



Common Names

  • Rorippa austroamericana
  • South American Watercress
  • South American Yellowcress


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Description

Rorippa austroamericana (also called South American yellow-cress, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Rorippa austroamericana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rorippa austroamericana has yellow, four-petaled flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rorippa austroamericana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Rorippa austroamericana

Rorippa austroamericana is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons. It is most commonly found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Rorippa austroamericana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rorippa austroamericana?

Rorippa austroamericana

What is the common name of Rorippa austroamericana?

Southern Yellowcress

What is the natural habitat of Rorippa austroamericana?

Moist meadows, wet ditches, and along streams

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