Status:
valid
Authors:
Simonk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Aufz. Ungarn Slavon. Gefässpfl. : 263 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399543
Common Names
- Rorippa prolifera
- Rorippa Proliferous
- Rorippa Proliferous-weed
Synonyms
- Nasturtium proliferum Heuff. [unknown]
Description
Rorippa prolifera (also called 'Proliferous Rorippa', among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in wet, marshy habitats and has small, fleshy leaves that are gray-green in color.
Uses & Benefits
Rorippa prolifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rorippa prolifera has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rorippa prolifera is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Rorippa prolifera
Rorippa prolifera can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Rorippa prolifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rorippa prolifera?
Rorippa prolifera
What is the common name of Rorippa prolifera?
Prolifera
What is the family of Rorippa prolifera?
Brassicaceae
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,