Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
pubescens
ID:
460418

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 5: 251 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459750



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum pubescens
  • Pubescens Tropaeolum
  • Pubescens Nasturtium


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Synonyms

  • Trophaeum pubescens (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum pubescens rotundilobum Heilborn [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum pubescens pubescens [unknown]

Description

Tropaeolum pubescens (also called Hairy Nasturtium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a climbing habit and grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It is found in open forests, woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tropaeolum pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in large areas. It is also used for erosion control and as a habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tropaeolum pubescens has bright yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tropaeolum pubescens is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and can tolerate a range of soils. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tropaeolum pubescens

Tropaeolum pubescens can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Tropaeolum pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum pubescens?

Tropaeolum pubescens

What is the common name of Tropaeolum pubescens?

Woolly Nasturtium

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum pubescens?

Tropaeolum pubescens 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,

References