Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
sylvestris
ID:
400233

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Besser

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Volh. : 27 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399565



Common Names

  • Rorippa sylvestris
  • Rorippa Sylvan
  • Rorippa Sylvan-weed


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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium brevistylon Schur [unknown]
  • Nasturtium astyloides Knaf. ex Opiz [unknown]
  • Nasturtium hyi Foucaud & Rouy [unknown]
  • Nasturtium erythrospermum Boiss. & A.Huet [unknown]
  • Nasturtium sylvestre (L.) R.Br. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium reichenbachii Knaf ex Opiz [unknown]
  • Nasturtium mucronulatum Lacroix [unknown]
  • Rorippa reichenbachii Simonk. [unknown]
  • Rorippa morisonii Beck [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium vulgare Pers. [unknown]
  • Sisymrella sylvestris Spach [unknown]
  • Sisymbrianthus sylvestris Chevall. [unknown]
  • Brachiolobos brevistylus Schur [unknown]
  • Brachiolobos sylvestris All. [unknown]
  • Cardamine sylvestris Bubani [unknown]
  • Caroli-gmelina sylvestris G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb. [unknown]
  • Crucifera sylvestris (L.) E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Radicula pinnata Moench [unknown]
  • Radicula sylvestris Druce [unknown]
  • Nasturtium morisonii Tausch [unknown]
  • Nasturtium sylvestre R.Br. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium aschersonianum Janka [unknown]
  • Nasturtium rivulare Rchb. [unknown]
  • Rorippa rivularis Rchb. [unknown]
  • Rorippa sylvestris sylvestris [unknown]
  • Rorippa liaotungensis X.D.Cui & Y.L.Chang [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium sylvestre L. [unknown]
  • Cardamine silvestris Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rorippa sylvestris stenocarpa Vict. [unknown]

Description

Rorippa sylvestris (also called Woodland Rockcress, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rocky areas, dry meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rorippa sylvestris is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-allergic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rorippa sylvestris has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rorippa sylvestris 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 sylvestris

Rorippa sylvestris is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

Rorippa sylvestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rorippa sylvestris?

Rorippa sylvestris

What is the family of Rorippa sylvestris?

Brassicaceae

What is the natural habitat of Rorippa sylvestris?

Wetlands, marshes, and damp meadows

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-2417195: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Wilibald Swibert Joseph Gottlieb von Besser (1784-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besser' in the authors string.