Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
400272

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. (Hiern) 1(1): xxvi, Addit. & Corr.. 1896

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399604



Common Names

  • Indian Yellowcress
  • Indian Watercress
  • Indian Cress


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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium indicum DC. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium apetalum A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium apetalum DC. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium obtusulum (Miq.) Koidz. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium sinapifolium St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium indicum L. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium apetalum Lour. [unknown]
  • Sinapis benghalensis Roxb. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Sinapis divaricata Roxb. [unknown]
  • Sinapis pusilla Roxb. [unknown]
  • Cardamine glandulosa Blanco [unknown]
  • Cardamine lamontii Hance [unknown]
  • Clandestinaria indica Spach [unknown]
  • Radicula indica Standl. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium heterophyllum D.Don [unknown]
  • Cardamine atrovirens (Hornem.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Nasturtium montanum Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium sinapis Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium sinapis (Burm.f.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Rorippa indica indica [unknown]
  • Rorippa montana (Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thomson) Small [unknown]
  • Rorippa sinapis (Burm.f.) Ohwi & Hara [unknown]
  • Nasturtium atrovirens DC. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium atrovirens Hornem. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium diffusum DC. [unknown]
  • Rorippa atrovirens (Hornem.) Ohwi & Hara [unknown]
  • Nasturtium montanum (Nutt.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Radicula indica J.M.Macoun [unknown]

Description

Rorippa indica (also called Indian Yellowcress, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India and Southeast Asia. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, stream banks, and lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

Rorippa indica is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rorippa indica 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 indica 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 indica

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

Rorippa indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rorippa indica?

Rorippa indica

What is the common name of Rorippa indica?

Indian Yellowcress

What is the natural habitat of Rorippa indica?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2417289: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.