Status:
valid
Authors:
İlçim
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 45: 485 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744604
Common Names
- Behcetii Rorippa
- Rorippa Behcetii
- Rorippa of Behcet
Description
Rorippa behcetii (also called Behcet's Cress, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Turkey. It typically grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rorippa behcetii is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, as a diuretic, and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food flavoring and garnish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rorippa behcetii is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rorippa behcetii is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Where to Find Rorippa behcetii
Rorippa behcetii can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Rorippa behcetii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rorippa behcetii?
Rorippa behcetii
What is the common name of Rorippa behcetii?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Rorippa behcetii?
Tropical rainforest
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
Ahmet İlçim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'İlçim' in the authors string.