Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cygnorum
ID:
1037135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keighery

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 18: 79 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036473



Common Names

  • Rorippa cygnorum
  • Swans-nest Rorippa
  • Swans-nest Yellowcress


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Description

Rorippa cygnorum (also called Marsh Yellowcress, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with small yellow flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in shallow streams, ponds, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Rorippa cygnorum is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rorippa cygnorum is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and weak.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rorippa cygnorum is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny position until established. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fed with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Rorippa cygnorum

Rorippa cygnorum is found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.

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,

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