Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) W.T.Aiton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew., ed. 2 [W.T. Aiton] 2: 83. 1812 [Dec 1812]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411015
Common Names
- Teesdalia Nudicaulis
- Nudicaulis
- Nudicaulis Teesdalia
Synonyms
- Lepidium nudicaule L. [unknown]
- Lepidium scapiferum Wallr. [unknown]
- Teesdalia irregularis Gray [unknown]
- Teesdalia caulescens Holl [unknown]
- Teesdalia verna Bubani [unknown]
- Capsella nudicaulis (L.) Prantl [unknown]
- Crucifera teesdalea E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
- Folis nudicaulis Dulac [unknown]
- Guepinia iberis DC. [unknown]
- Guepinia nudicaulis Bastard [unknown]
- Iberis bursifolia J.P.Bergeret ex DC. [unknown]
- Iberis nudicaulis L. [unknown]
- Thlaspi nudicaule DC. [unknown]
- Guepinia nudicaulis Van Bast. [unknown]
- Teesdalia iberis DC. [unknown]
Description
Teesdalia nudicaulis (also called 'Naked-stemmed Teesdalia', among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It typically grows in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Teesdalia nudicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Teesdalia nudicaulis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Teesdalia nudicaulis is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Teesdalia nudicaulis
Teesdalia nudicaulis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and parts of Africa.
Teesdalia nudicaulis FAQ
What is the common name of Teesdalia nudicaulis?
Stemless Teesdalia
What is the scientific name of Stemless Teesdalia?
Teesdalia nudicaulis
What is the family of Teesdalia nudicaulis?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Teesdalia genus
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,