Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
tricolor
ID:
460427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sweet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Brit. Fl. Gard. 3: t. 270 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459759



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum tricolor
  • Nasturtium
  • Tropaeolum majus


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Synonyms

  • Tropaeolum dicolorum Sweet [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum elegans G.Don [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum jarrattii Paxton [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum incrassatum Steud. [unknown]
  • Trophaeum jarattii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trophaeum incrassatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trophaeum tricolor (Sweet) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum subincrassatum Steud. [unknown]
  • Trophaeum elegans Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chymocarpus jarrattii (Paxton) Heynh. [unknown]
  • Chymocarpus tricolor (Sweet) Heynh. [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum tricolor aurantiacum C.Morren [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum tricolor grandiflorum A.Reinecke ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum tricolor majus Marmock [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum tricolor regnelianum Möhring ex Regel [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum tricolor schultzii Regel [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum tricolor pallescens Barnéoud [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum tricolor venustum Paxton ex Otto [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum tricolor splendens A.Reinecke ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum tricolor versicolor C.Morren [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum tricolor splendens Barnéoud [unknown]

Description

Tropaeolum tricolor (also called Three-colored Nasturtium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has heart-shaped leaves and bright yellow, orange, and red flowers. It grows in moist areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Tropaeolum tricolor 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 tricolor has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tropaeolum tricolor 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 tricolor

Tropaeolum tricolor is native to South America and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Tropaeolum tricolor FAQ

What type of plant is Tropaeolum tricolor?

Tropaeolum tricolor is an annual flowering plant.

Where does Tropaeolum tricolor grow?

Tropaeolum tricolor grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

What color are the flowers of Tropaeolum tricolor?

The flowers of Tropaeolum tricolor are usually yellow, orange, or red.

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