Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
majus
ID:
460412

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : errata, last page (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459744



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum majus
  • Majus Tropaeolum
  • Majus Nasturtium


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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium indicum Garsault [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum chaixianum É.Morren [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum naudinii É.Morren [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum atrosanguineum Gordon [unknown]
  • Trophaeum pinnatum (Andrews) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trophaeum zanderi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum repandifolium Stokes [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum scheuerianum É.Morren [unknown]
  • Trophaeum chaixianum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trophaeum atrosanguineum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum zanderi A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Trophaeum naudinii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trophaeum scheunerianum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cardamindum majus Moench [unknown]
  • Trophaeum majus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum quinquelobum Bergius [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum pinnatum Andrews [unknown]

Description

Tropaeolum majus (also called Garden Nasturtium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a climbing habit and grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It is found in open forests, woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tropaeolum majus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in large areas. It is also used for erosion control and as a habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tropaeolum majus has bright yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tropaeolum majus 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 majus

Tropaeolum majus can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Tropaeolum majus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum majus?

Tropaeolum majus

What is the common name of Tropaeolum majus?

Garden Nasturtium

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum majus?

Tropaeolum majus 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