Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
portoricensis
ID:
400275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Stehlé

Source:
cmp

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Rev. Int. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. 26: 103 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399607



Common Names

  • Puerto Rican Yellowcress
  • Puerto Rican Watercress
  • Puerto Rican Cress


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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium portoricense Spreng. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium palustre brevipes DC. [unknown]
  • Radicula portoricensis Britton [unknown]
  • Cardamine palustris brevipes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Nasturtium brevipes Griseb. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium brevipes jackianum O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rorippa portoricensis sub. pumilum (O.E.Schulz) Greuter & R.Rankin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rorippa portoricensis 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 portoricensis 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 portoricensis

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

Rorippa portoricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rorippa portoricensis?

Rorippa portoricensis

What is the common name of Rorippa portoricensis?

Puerto Rican Yellowcress

What is the natural habitat of Rorippa portoricensis?

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-2417291: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Henri Stehlé (1909-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stehlé' in the authors string.