Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
400271

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Hara

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 30: 198 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399603



Common Names

  • Madagascar Yellowcress
  • Madagascar Watercress
  • Madagascar Cress


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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium humifusum Guill. & Perr. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium madagascariense DC. [unknown]
  • Rorippa humifusa (Guill. & Perrott.) Hiern [unknown]
  • Rorippa pseudoislandica H.J.Chowdhery & R.R.Rao [unknown]
  • Cardamine madagascariensis (De Candolle) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rorippa madagascariense (DC.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Nasturtium madagascariensis DC. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium acaule Welw. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium benuense Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
  • Nasturtium madagascariense De Candolle [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Rorippa madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis

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

Rorippa madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rorippa madagascariensis?

Rorippa madagascariensis

What is the common name of Rorippa madagascariensis?

Madagascar Yellowcress

What is the natural habitat of Rorippa madagascariensis?

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-2417287: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Kanesuke Hara (1885-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hara' in the authors string.