Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
sessilifolium
ID:
414396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. (Poeppig & Endlicher) i. 24. t. 38.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413728



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum sessilifolium
  • Sessilifolium Tropaeolum
  • Sessile-leaved Nasturtium


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Synonyms

  • Trophaeum sessilifolium (Poepp. & Endl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Tropaeolum sessilifolium (also called Sessile-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 sessilifolium 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 sessilifolium 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 sessilifolium 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 sessilifolium

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

Tropaeolum sessilifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum sessilifolium?

Tropaeolum sessilifolium

What is the common name of Tropaeolum sessilifolium?

Sessile-leaved nasturtium

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum sessilifolium?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2442719: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.