Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
400280

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roth) Jonsell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 68: 384 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399612



Common Names

  • Micranth Yellowcress
  • Micranth Watercress
  • Micranth Cress


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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium sparsum D.Don [unknown]
  • Nasturtium micranthum DC. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium niloticum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium micranthum Roth [unknown]
  • Nasturtium brachypus Webb [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Rorippa micrantha 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 micrantha 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 micrantha 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 micrantha

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

Rorippa micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rorippa micrantha?

Rorippa micrantha

What is the common name of Rorippa micrantha?

Small-flowered Yellowcress

What is the natural habitat of Rorippa micrantha?

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-2417304: Based on the initial data import
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Bengt Edvard Jonsell (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jonsell' in the authors string.