Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
willinkii
ID:
1143619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sparre

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 108: 123 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142957



Common Names

  • Tropaeolum willinkii
  • Willinkii Nasturtium
  • Willinkii Indian Cress


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Description

Tropaeolum willinkii (also called Willink's Nasturtium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a climbing habit and produces yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tropaeolum willinkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a bright yellow flower and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tropaeolum willinkii has yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed in the center. The seedlings are small, round and green with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tropaeolum willinkii is a perennial herb that is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tropaeolum willinkii

Tropaeolum willinkii is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador. It can be found in moist, shady areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

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,

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