Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
backeri
ID:
1037812

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.E.Schulz) Jonsell

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 132: 536 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037150



Common Names

  • Rorippa backeri
  • Baker's Rorippa
  • Baker's Yellowcress


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Description

Rorippa backeri (also called Backer's Rorippa, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed habitats. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a flowering stem with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rorippa backeri is a plant that is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rorippa backeri has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rorippa backeri is an annual plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from seed. Plant in well-draining soil and water regularly during the growing season. Place in a sunny location for best results.

Where to Find Rorippa backeri

Rorippa backeri is native to Europe, primarily in the Mediterranean region.

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 tro-100359008: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.
Bengt Edvard Jonsell (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jonsell' in the authors string.