Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
azureum
ID:
460506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Colla

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Lett., Sci. 24: 147 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459838



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum azureum
  • Azure Tropaeolum
  • Azure Nasturtium


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Synonyms

  • Rixea azurea (Colla) C.Morren [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum violiflorum A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Trophaeum aureum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trophaeum azureum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trophaeum violiflorum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum azureum angustilobum Buchenau [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum azureum oblongifolium Buchenau [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum azureum grandiflorum Lem. [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum aureum Müll.Berol. [unknown]

Description

Tropaeolum azureum (also called Azure Nasturtium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has heart-shaped leaves and bright blue flowers. It grows in moist areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Tropaeolum azureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tropaeolum azureum is a small, blue flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tropaeolum azureum is an annual flowering plant that is native to South America. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize in spring.

Where to Find Tropaeolum azureum

Tropaeolum azureum can be found in the Andes mountains.

Tropaeolum azureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum azureum?

Tropaeolum azureum

What is the common name of Tropaeolum azureum?

Azure Nasturtium

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum azureum?

Tropaeolum azureum is native to South America

Species in the Tropaeolum genus

Tropaeolum emarginatum, Tropaeolum brachyceras, Tropaeolum longifolium, Tropaeolum leptophyllum, Tropaeolum nubigenum, Tropaeolum kingii, Tropaeolum lepidum, Tropaeolum beuthii, Tropaeolum rhomboideum, Tropaeolum tenuirostre, Tropaeolum sessilifolium, Tropaeolum smithii, Tropaeolum speciosum, Tropaeolum pendulum, Tropaeolum pentaphyllum, Tropaeolum polyphyllum, Tropaeolum trilobum, Tropaeolum wagnerianum, Tropaeolum curvirostre, Tropaeolum incisum, Tropaeolum hirtifolium, Tropaeolum garciae, Tropaeolum flavipilum, Tropaeolum jilesii, Tropaeolum nuptae-jucundae, Tropaeolum myriophyllum, Tropaeolum mexiae, Tropaeolum looseri, Tropaeolum parvifolium, Tropaeolum lasseri, Tropaeolum trialatum, Tropaeolum traceyae, Tropaeolum steyermarkianum, Tropaeolum orinocense, Tropaeolum porifolium, Tropaeolum pentagonum, Tropaeolum majus, Tropaeolum pubescens, Tropaeolum moritzianum, Tropaeolum oxalianthum, Tropaeolum patagonicum, Tropaeolum tricolor, Tropaeolum azureum, Tropaeolum hookerianum, Tropaeolum fintelmannii, Tropaeolum ciliatum, Tropaeolum deckerianum, Tropaeolum sparrei, Tropaeolum austropurpureum, Tropaeolum argentinum,

Species in the Tropaeolaceae family

Tropaeolum emarginatum, Tropaeolum brachyceras, Tropaeolum longifolium, Tropaeolum leptophyllum, Tropaeolum nubigenum, Tropaeolum kingii, Tropaeolum lepidum, Tropaeolum beuthii, Tropaeolum rhomboideum, Tropaeolum tenuirostre, Tropaeolum sessilifolium, Tropaeolum smithii, Tropaeolum speciosum, Tropaeolum pendulum, Tropaeolum pentaphyllum, Tropaeolum polyphyllum, Tropaeolum trilobum, Tropaeolum wagnerianum, Tropaeolum curvirostre, Tropaeolum incisum, Tropaeolum hirtifolium, Tropaeolum garciae, Tropaeolum flavipilum, Tropaeolum jilesii, Tropaeolum nuptae-jucundae, Tropaeolum myriophyllum, Tropaeolum mexiae, Tropaeolum looseri, Tropaeolum parvifolium, Tropaeolum lasseri, Tropaeolum trialatum, Tropaeolum traceyae, Tropaeolum steyermarkianum, Tropaeolum orinocense, Tropaeolum porifolium, Tropaeolum pentagonum, Tropaeolum majus, Tropaeolum pubescens, Tropaeolum moritzianum, Tropaeolum oxalianthum, Tropaeolum patagonicum, Tropaeolum tricolor, Tropaeolum azureum, Tropaeolum hookerianum, Tropaeolum fintelmannii, Tropaeolum ciliatum, Tropaeolum deckerianum, Tropaeolum sparrei, Tropaeolum austropurpureum, Tropaeolum argentinum,

References