Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Candollea 5: 356 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216875
Common Names
- Trichocarpa Yellowcress
- Trichocarpa Watercress
- Weberbauera Trichocarpa
Description
Weberbauera trichocarpa (also called Hairy-fruited Weberbauera, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and open woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Weberbauera trichocarpa has no known non-medical uses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Weberbauera trichocarpa is yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Weberbauera trichocarpa can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The seeds will germinate in about two weeks. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Weberbauera trichocarpa can also be propagated by cuttings. Take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should root in about four weeks.
Where to Find Weberbauera trichocarpa
Weberbauera trichocarpa can be found in South America.
Species in the Weberbauera genus
Weberbauera stenophylla,
Weberbauera chillanensis,
Weberbauera colchaguensis,
Weberbauera arequipa,
Weberbauera mendocina,
Weberbauera spathulifolia,
Weberbauera bracteata,
Weberbauera trichocarpa,
Weberbauera minutipila,
Weberbauera smithii,
Weberbauera herzogii,
Weberbauera perforata,
Weberbauera densifolia,
Weberbauera imbricatifolia,
Weberbauera cymosa,
Weberbauera retropila,
Weberbauera lagunae,
Weberbauera suffruticosa,
Weberbauera dillonii,
Weberbauera peruviana,
Weberbauera scabrifolia,
Weberbauera violacea,
Weberbauera rosulans,
Weberbauera ayacuchoensis,
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,