Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
fluviatilis
ID:
1217795

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey. ex Sond.) R.A.Dyer

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 17: 138. 1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217133



Common Names

  • Rorippa fluviatilis
  • River Watercress
  • Marsh Yellowcress


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Description

Rorippa fluviatilis (also called River Yellowcress, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the mustard family. It is native to western Asia, from Daghestan to Iran, and is found in wet habitats. It has smooth, hairy stems and leaves, and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rorippa fluviatilis is used as a salad green and as a vegetable.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rorippa fluviatilis var. caledonica Marais

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rorippa fluviatilis has small yellow flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rorippa fluviatilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Rorippa fluviatilis

Rorippa fluviatilis is native to Europe and can be found in wet areas such as streams, rivers, and lakes.

Rorippa fluviatilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rorippa fluviatilis?

Rorippa fluviatilis

What is the common name of Rorippa fluviatilis?

Watercress

What is the habitat of Rorippa fluviatilis?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and streambanks

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-4102036: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Dyer (1900-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Dyer' in the authors string.