Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
menyharthiana
ID:
400257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borbás

Source:
ksu

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 29: 246 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399589



Common Names

  • Menyharth's Yellowcress
  • Menyharth's Watercress
  • Menyharth's Cress


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Description

Rorippa menyharthiana (also called Menyharth's 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 menyharthiana 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 menyharthiana 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 menyharthiana 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 menyharthiana

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

Rorippa menyharthiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rorippa menyharthiana?

Rorippa menyharthiana

What is the family of Rorippa menyharthiana?

Brassicaceae

What is the habitat of Rorippa menyharthiana?

Grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed 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,