Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
orinocense
ID:
459042

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.E.Berry

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 182 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458374



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum orinocense
  • Orinoco tropaeolum
  • Orinocense tropaeolum


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Description

Tropaeolum orinocense (also called Orinoco Nasturtium, Orinoco Nasturtium, or Orinoco 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 orinocense 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 orinocense 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 orinocense is a perennial climber that is native to the Andes Mountains. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. Plants should be grown in a sunny position in moist but well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tropaeolum orinocense

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

Tropaeolum orinocense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum orinocense?

Tropaeolum orinocense

What is the common name of Tropaeolum orinocense?

Orinoco Nasturtium

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum orinocense?

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-2519680: Based on the initial data import
Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.