Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
moritzianum
ID:
460421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 6: 241 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459753



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum moritzianum
  • Moritzianum Tropaeolum
  • Moritzianum Nasturtium


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Synonyms

  • Tropaeolum funckii Turcz. [unknown]
  • Trophaeum moritzianum (Klotzsch) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trophaeum emarginatum (Turcz.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trophaeum funckii (Turcz.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum guatemalense Suess. [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum bimaculatum Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum warscewiczii Buchenau [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum moritzianum ornatum H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum septangulum Killip [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum concavum Killip [unknown]

Description

Tropaeolum moritzianum (also called Moritz's 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 moritzianum 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 moritzianum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tropaeolum moritzianum 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 moritzianum

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

Tropaeolum moritzianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum moritzianum?

Tropaeolum moritzianum

What is the common name of Tropaeolum moritzianum?

Moritz's Nasturtium

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum moritzianum?

Tropaeolum moritzianum 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