Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
deckerianum
ID:
460519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moritz & H.Karst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Auswahl Gew. Venez. : 39 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459851



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum deckerianum
  • Decker's Tropaeolum
  • Decker's Nasturtium


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Synonyms

  • Trophaeum pilosum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum pilosum Turcz. [unknown]
  • Trophaeum deckerianum (H.Karst.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum integrifolium Hughes [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum maculifolium Hughes [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum lehmannii Hughes [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum macrophyllum Killip [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum deckerianum deckerianum [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum coccineum Hughes [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum cirrhipes latifolium Benth. [unknown]

Description

Tropaeolum deckerianum (also called 'Decker's 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, green leaves. It grows in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tropaeolum deckerianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a groundcover in areas with moist soil.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tropaeolum deckerianum var. tomentosum (Hughes) Sparre

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tropaeolum deckerianum 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 deckerianum 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 deckerianum

Tropaeolum deckerianum is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

Tropaeolum deckerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum deckerianum?

Tropaeolum deckerianum

What is the common name of Tropaeolum deckerianum?

Decker's Nasturtium

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum deckerianum?

Tropaeolum deckerianum 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-2522313: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.
Johann Wilhelm Karl Moritz (1797-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moritz' in the authors string.