Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
garciae
ID:
458970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sparre

Source:
ksu

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 108: 69 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458302



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum garciae
  • Garcia's Tropaeolum
  • Garcia's Yellow Alder


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Description

Tropaeolum garciae (also called Garcia's Nasturtium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tropaeolum garciae has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tropaeolum garciae has yellow flowers with red sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tropaeolum garciae is an annual plant that can be propagated from seeds. When propagating from seeds, it is best to sow them in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Tropaeolum garciae

Tropaeolum garciae is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Tropaeolum garciae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum garciae?

Tropaeolum garciae

What is the common name of Tropaeolum garciae?

Garcia's Nasturtium

What is the natural range of Tropaeolum garciae?

Eastern North 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,