Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
pellucidum
ID:
1249298

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sparre

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 108: 76 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248636



Common Names

  • Pellucidum Tropaeolum
  • Pellucidum Tropaeolum Vine
  • Pellucidum Tropaeolum Plant


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Description

Tropaeolum pellucidum (also called shining nasturtium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Brazil. It is a small herb with a height of 0.5 to 1 meter and has small, fragrant yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tropaeolum pellucidum has been used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tropaeolum pellucidum has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a raceme. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tropaeolum pellucidum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Tropaeolum pellucidum

Tropaeolum pellucidum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Tropaeolum pellucidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum pellucidum?

Tropaeolum pellucidum

What is the common name of Tropaeolum pellucidum?

Jewel Nasturtium

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum pellucidum?

It 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,

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