Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
trilobum
ID:
414428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 31(I): 424 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413760



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum trilobum
  • Trilobum Tropaeolum
  • Three-lobed Nasturtium


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Synonyms

  • Tropaeolum crenatum H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum bogotense Turcz. [unknown]
  • Trophaeum trilobum (Turcz.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trophaeum crenatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trophaeum bogotense (Turcz.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum hughesae Killip [unknown]
  • Tropaeolum dawei Hughes [unknown]

Description

Tropaeolum trilobum (also called Three-lobed Nasturtium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tropaeolum trilobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as an herbal remedy for various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tropaeolum trilobum 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 trilobum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist soil.

Where to Find Tropaeolum trilobum

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

Tropaeolum trilobum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum trilobum?

Tropaeolum trilobum

What is the common name of Tropaeolum trilobum?

Three-lobed nasturtium

What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum trilobum?

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