Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cantoniensis
ID:
1219129

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Ohwi

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 6: 55 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218467



Common Names

  • Canton Rorippa
  • Rorippa cantoniensis
  • Rorippa


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Description

Rorippa cantoniensis (also called Canton Watercress, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to China. It has small, white flowers and is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Rorippa cantoniensis is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, as a source of oil for cooking and cosmetics, and as a salad green.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rorippa cantoniensis has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rorippa cantoniensis is an annual herb that is native to Guangdong, China. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Rorippa cantoniensis

Rorippa cantoniensis can be found in the mountains of western China.

Rorippa cantoniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rorippa cantoniensis?

Rorippa cantoniensis

What is the common name of Rorippa cantoniensis?

Canton Watercress

Where is Rorippa cantoniensis native to?

China

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-4105783: Based on the initial data import
Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.