Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
myriophyllum
ID:
459025

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) Sparre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 11: 119 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458357



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum myriophyllum
  • Many-leaved tropaeolum
  • Myriophyllum tropaeolum


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Synonyms

  • Tropaeolum polyphyllum myriophyllum Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]

Description

Tropaeolum myriophyllum (also called Many-leaved Nasturtium, Many-leaved Nasturtium, or Many-leaved Nasturtium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Tropaeolaceae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tropaeolum myriophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tropaeolum myriophyllum has bright yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tropaeolum myriophyllum 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 myriophyllum

Tropaeolum myriophyllum is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

Tropaeolum myriophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum myriophyllum?

Tropaeolum myriophyllum

What is the common name of Tropaeolum myriophyllum?

Many-leaved Nasturtium

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum myriophyllum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-2519653: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Benkt Sparre (1918-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sparre' in the authors string.