Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
ciliatum
ID:
460516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 2: 77 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459848



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum ciliatum
  • Ciliate Tropaeolum
  • Ciliate Nasturtium


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Synonyms

  • Trophaeum ciliatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum venosum Phil. [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum ciliatum ciliatum [unknown]

Description

Tropaeolum ciliatum (also called 'Hairy Nasturtium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia. It is a climbing vine with bright yellow flowers and round, hairy leaves. It grows in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tropaeolum ciliatum sub. septentrionale Sparre

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tropaeolum ciliatum is a small, yellow 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 ciliatum is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and can tolerate a range of soils. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tropaeolum ciliatum

Tropaeolum ciliatum can be found in the Andes mountains.

Tropaeolum ciliatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum ciliatum?

Tropaeolum ciliatum

What is the common name of Tropaeolum ciliatum?

Fringed Nasturtium

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum ciliatum?

Tropaeolum ciliatum 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2522309: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.