Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
nepalense
ID:
1318097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pan-Himalaya 30: 537 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330551

Common Names

  • Sisymbrium nepalense
  • Nepalense Sisymbrium
  • Sisymbrium

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Description

Sisymbrium nepalense (also called Nepal Rocket, among many other common names) is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m in height. It is native to Nepal, India, and China, and is found in grasslands, open forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sisymbrium nepalense is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sisymbrium nepalense has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sisymbrium nepalense is a species of annual herb native to Nepal. It is easily propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plants every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Divide the plants every two to three years to maintain their vigor.

Where to Find Sisymbrium nepalense

Sisymbrium nepalense can be found in the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe, primarily in Russia and Georgia.

Sisymbrium nepalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sisymbrium nepalense?

Sisymbrium nepalense

What is the common name of Sisymbrium nepalense?

Nepalense

Where is Sisymbrium nepalense found?

Nepal

Species in the Sisymbrium genus

Sisymbrium runcinatum, Sisymbrium polyceratium, Sisymbrium polymorphum, Sisymbrium subspinescens, Sisymbrium volgense, Sisymbrium septulatum, Sisymbrium strictissimum, Sisymbrium irio, Sisymbrium hispanicum, Sisymbrium officinale, Sisymbrium orientale, Sisymbrium loeselii, Sisymbrium altissimum, Sisymbrium assoanum, Sisymbrium austriacum, Sisymbrium erysimoides, Sisymbrium cavanillesianum, Sisymbrium crassifolium, Sisymbrium kermanicum, Sisymbrium afghanicum, Sisymbrium damascenum, Sisymbrium dissitiflorum, Sisymbrium gamosepalum, Sisymbrium gaubae, Sisymbrium integerrimum, Sisymbrium maurum, Sisymbrium praetermissum, Sisymbrium reboudianum, Sisymbrium ekmanii, Sisymbrium haitiense, Sisymbrium maximum, Sisymbrium linearifolium, Sisymbrium macroloma, Sisymbrium burchellii, Sisymbrium capense, Sisymbrium dissitiflora, Sisymbrium turczaninowii, Sisymbrium luteum, Sisymbrium heteromallum, Sisymbrium brassiciforme, Sisymbrium elatum, Sisymbrium erucastrifolium, Sisymbrium isfarense, Sisymbrium lasiocalyx, Sisymbrium lipskyi, Sisymbrium yunnanense, Sisymbrium linifolium, Sisymbrium adenophorum, Sisymbrium nepalense, Sisymbrium pinnatisectum,

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

Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.