Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
sinuata
ID:
1217439

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Hitchc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Key Spring Fl. Manhattan : 18 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216777



Common Names

  • Sinuata Rorippa
  • Sinuata Yellowcress
  • Sinuata Rorippa Yellowcress


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Description

Rorippa sinuata (also called Cut-leaved Yellowcress, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the western United States. It is a low-growing plant with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas, such as meadows and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rorippa sinuata has been used for its medicinal properties, including for treating digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has also been used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rorippa sinuata has small yellow flowers with four petals and a pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rorippa sinuata is a small, perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants will tolerate dry conditions. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Rorippa sinuata

Rorippa sinuata is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be found in moist meadows, streambanks, 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 tro-4101447: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.