Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
1217953

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desv.) Britton

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 5: 169 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217291



Common Names

  • Rorippa hispida
  • Hairy Watercress
  • Hairy Yellowcress


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Description

Rorippa hispida (also called Bristly Yellowcress, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the mustard family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in wet habitats. It has bristly, hairy stems and leaves, and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rorippa hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rorippa hispida sub. glabra (O.E.Schulz) Greuter & R.Rankin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rorippa hispida has yellow, four-petaled flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rorippa hispida 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 hispida

Rorippa hispida is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons. It is most commonly found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Rorippa hispida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rorippa hispida?

Rorippa hispida

What is the common name of Rorippa hispida?

Hairy Yellowcress

What is the natural habitat of Rorippa hispida?

Moist meadows, wet ditches, and along streams

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:222141-2: Based on the initial data import