Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
parvifolium
ID:
459030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hughes

Source:
ksu

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1922: 79 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458362



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum parvifolium
  • Small-leaved tropaeolum
  • Parvifolium tropaeolum


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Description

Tropaeolum parvifolium (also called Small-leaved Nasturtium, Small-leaved Nasturtium, or Small-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 parvifolium 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 parvifolium 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 parvifolium 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 parvifolium

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

Tropaeolum parvifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum parvifolium?

Tropaeolum parvifolium

What is the common name of Tropaeolum parvifolium?

Small-leaved Nasturtium

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum parvifolium?

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,