Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
sparrei
ID:
746325

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Ståhl

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 321 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745658



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum sparrei
  • Sparre's Tropaeolum
  • Sparre's Tropaeolum Plant


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Description

Tropaeolum sparrei (also called Sparre's Nasturtium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae. It is native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Tropaeolum sparrei is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tropaeolum sparrei has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tropaeolum sparrei is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to Chile. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and frost.

Where to Find Tropaeolum sparrei

Tropaeolum sparrei is native to Chile.

Tropaeolum sparrei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum sparrei?

Tropaeolum sparrei

What is the common name of Tropaeolum sparrei?

Sparre's Nasturtium

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum sparrei?

It is native to the tropical forests of 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,