Status:
valid
Authors:
Buchenau & Sodiro
Source:
tro
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 78: 12 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142897
Common Names
- Tropaeolum stipulatum
- Stipulate Tropaeolum
- Tropaeolum Stipulatum
Description
Tropaeolum stipulatum (also called Stipulate Nasturtium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Tropaeolaceae family. It is native to Peru, Bolivia and Chile, and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tropaeolum stipulatum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tropaeolum stipulatum are yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tropaeolum stipulatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Tropaeolum stipulatum
Tropaeolum stipulatum is native to South America and can be found in tropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.
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,