Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
boelckei
ID:
359252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 1189 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358584

Common Names

  • Lepidium boelckei
  • Boelckei Lepidium
  • Lepidium

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Synonyms

  • Lepidium marginatum Griseb. [unknown]
  • Lepidium meyenii marginatum Thell. [unknown]

Description

Lepidium boelckei (also called Boelcke's Pepperweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in grassland and savanna habitats and has a woody stem with a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a rough texture.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium boelckei is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidium boelckei is a small, white to pinkish flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium boelckei can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil. Both methods should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lepidium boelckei

Lepidium boelckei can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces of South Africa.

Lepidium boelckei FAQ

What are the common names of Lepidium boelckei?

Common names of Lepidium boelckei include Boelcke's Pepperweed and Boelcke's Lepidium.

What is the distribution of Lepidium boelckei?

Lepidium boelckei is native to South America.

What type of habitat does Lepidium boelckei prefer?

Lepidium boelckei prefers dry, rocky, and sandy habitats.

Species in the Lepidium genus

Lepidium grandifructum, Lepidium fraseri, Lepidium gracile, Lepidium depressum, Lepidium didymum, Lepidium hirtum, Lepidium horstii, Lepidium graminifolium, Lepidium heterophyllum, Lepidium cardamine, Lepidium cartilagineum, Lepidium chalepense, Lepidium burkartii, Lepidium campestre, Lepidium cumingianum, Lepidium chichicara, Lepidium cyclocarpum, Lepidium densiflorum, Lepidium coronopifolium, Lepidium costaricense, Lepidium myrianthum, Lepidium merrallii, Lepidium meyenii, Lepidium meyeri, Lepidium navasii, Lepidium nesophilum, Lepidium nitidum, Lepidium oblongum, Lepidium obtusatum, Lepidium niloticum, Lepidium johnstonii, Lepidium jujuyanum, Lepidium karelinianum, Lepidium lepidioides, Lepidium latifolium, Lepidium apetalum, Lepidium amplexicaule, Lepidium angolense, Lepidium affine, Lepidium africanum, Lepidium alashanicum, Lepidium appelianum, Lepidium beckii, Lepidium bidentatum, Lepidium aucheri, Lepidium aranense, Lepidium argentinum, Lepidium armoracium, Lepidium auriculatum, Lepidium bonariense,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2338289: Based on the initial data import
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.