Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
pentaphyllum
ID:
414405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 612 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413737



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum pentaphyllum
  • Pentaphyllum Tropaeolum
  • Five-leaved Nasturtium


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Synonyms

  • Trophaeum pentaphyllum (Lam.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trophaeum quinatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chymocarpus pentaphyllus D.Don [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum pentaphyllum pentaphyllum [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum quinatum Hell. [unknown]

Description

Tropaeolum pentaphyllum (also called Five-leaved Nasturtium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America, and can be found in open, grassy areas. It has small, yellow flowers and broad, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Tropaeolum pentaphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tropaeolum pentaphyllum sub. megapetalum (Buchenau) Sparre
Tropaeolum pentaphyllum sub. megapetaloides Sparre

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tropaeolum pentaphyllum is a bright yellow, five-petaled bloom with a dark center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, thin, light green stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tropaeolum pentaphyllum is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. Division should be done in early spring. The plant should be kept moist and in a partially shaded area.

Where to Find Tropaeolum pentaphyllum

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

Tropaeolum pentaphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum pentaphyllum?

Tropaeolum pentaphyllum

What is the common name of Tropaeolum pentaphyllum?

Five-leaved nasturtium

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum pentaphyllum?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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