Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
erythrocaule
ID:
400265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borbás ex Nyman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Értek. Természettud. Köréb. Magyar Tud. Akad. 9(15): 62 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399597



Common Names

  • Red-stemmed Yellowcress
  • Red-stemmed Watercress
  • Red-stemmed Cress


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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium erythrocaule Nyman [unknown]
  • Radicula erythrocaulis Druce [unknown]

Description

Rorippa erythrocaule (also called Red-stemmed Rorippa, among many other common names) is a cactus species native to South America. It has a cylindrical stem with a diameter of up to 5 cm and a length of up to 15 cm. It grows in dry forests and rocky areas, and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Uses & Benefits

Rorippa erythrocaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and is known for its showy yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, coughs, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rorippa erythrocaule is yellow and has four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rorippa erythrocaule is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seeds or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Rorippa erythrocaule

Rorippa erythrocaule is native to Central Europe and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of lakes and streams.

Rorippa erythrocaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rorippa erythrocaule?

Rorippa erythrocaule

What is the common name of Rorippa erythrocaule?

Yellowcress

What is the natural habitat of Rorippa erythrocaule?

It is found in moist meadows, riverbanks, and other wet areas

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

Carl Fredrik Nyman (1820-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyman' in the authors string.
Vinczé von Borbás (1844-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borbás' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:288641-1: Based on the initial data import