Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
leptophyllum
ID:
414288

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 747 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413620



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum Lepophyllum
  • Lepophyllum Nasturtium
  • Nasturtium


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Description

Tropaeolum leptophyllum (also called Nasturtium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae. It is an annual herb with large, heart-shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tropaeolum leptophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and containers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tropaeolum leptophyllum sub. gracile (Hook. & Arn.) Sparre

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tropaeolum leptophyllum has bright yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tropaeolum leptophyllum is a small, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Tropaeolum leptophyllum

Tropaeolum leptophyllum is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry and rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.

Tropaeolum leptophyllum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum leptophyllum?

Tropaeolum leptophyllum is found in wetland habitats in South America.

What type of soil does Tropaeolum leptophyllum prefer?

Tropaeolum leptophyllum prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the best way to propagate Tropaeolum leptophyllum?

Tropaeolum leptophyllum can be propagated by division or seed.

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-2442564: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.