Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
fintelmannii
ID:
460513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 18: 105 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459845



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum fintelmannii
  • Fintelmann's Tropaeolum
  • Fintelmann's Nasturtium


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Synonyms

  • Tropaeolum fintelmannii fintelmannii [unknown]

Description

Tropaeolum fintelmannii (also called 'Fintelmann'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 heart-shaped, green leaves. It grows in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tropaeolum fintelmannii 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 fintelmannii var. olmosense (Mansf.) Sparre

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tropaeolum fintelmannii 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 fintelmannii 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 fintelmannii

Tropaeolum fintelmannii can be found in the Andes mountains.

Tropaeolum fintelmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum fintelmannii?

Tropaeolum fintelmannii

What is the common name of Tropaeolum fintelmannii?

Fintelmann's Nasturtium

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum fintelmannii?

Tropaeolum fintelmannii 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,