Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
rhomboideum
ID:
414392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lem.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. Serres Jard. Eur. 3: t. 236 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413724



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum rhomboideum
  • Rhomboideum Tropaeolum
  • Rhomboid Nasturtium


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Synonyms

  • Trophaeum rhombodeum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum tenuirostre majus Buchenau [unknown]

Description

Tropaeolum rhomboideum (also called Rhomboid 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 rhomboideum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tropaeolum rhomboideum 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 rhomboideum is an evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring, and the seed should be sown in the fall. The plants should be grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded area.

Where to Find Tropaeolum rhomboideum

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

Tropaeolum rhomboideum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum rhomboideum?

Tropaeolum rhomboideum

What is the common name of Tropaeolum rhomboideum?

Rhomboid nasturtium

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum rhomboideum?

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