Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
didymum
ID:
358921

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 92 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358253

Common Names

  • Lepidium didymum
  • Didymum Lepidium
  • Lepidium Didymum

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Synonyms

  • Lepidium americanum Vell. [unknown]
  • Lepidium anglicum Huds. [unknown]
  • Lepidium prostratum Savi [unknown]
  • Nasturtiolum pinnatum Moench [unknown]
  • Nasturtiolum castratum Medik. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium americanum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Senebiera pinnatifida DC. [unknown]
  • Senebiera supina Thore [unknown]
  • Senebiera didyma Pers. [unknown]
  • Biscutella apetala Walter [unknown]
  • Carara didyma Britton [unknown]
  • Cochlearia humifusa Michx. [unknown]
  • Coronopus didymus (L.) Sm. [unknown]
  • Coronopus didymus incisa (Willd.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Coronopus didymus incisus (Willd.) Muschl. [unknown]
  • Coronopus didymus macrocarpus Muschl. [unknown]
  • Coronopus didymus pectinatus Muschl. [unknown]
  • Coronopus didymus rosulatus Muschl. [unknown]
  • Coronopus heleniana (DC.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Coronopus incisus Hornem. [unknown]
  • Coronopus leptocarpus Boelcke [unknown]
  • Coronopus pectinatus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Coronopus pinnatifidus Dulac [unknown]
  • Coronopus pinnatifidus F.Meigen [unknown]
  • Coronopus pinnatus Hornem. [unknown]
  • Crucifera senebiera E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Senebiera heleniana DC. [unknown]
  • Senebiera incisa Willd. [unknown]
  • Senebiera pectinata DC. [unknown]
  • Eudistemon humifusum Raf. [unknown]
  • Coronopus leptocarpus microcarpus Boelcke [deprecated]

Description

Lepidium didymum (also called Twin-seeded Peppergrass, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and long, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium didymum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal medicines. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidium didymum 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 didymum is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rootball.

Where to Find Lepidium didymum

Lepidium didymum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Lepidium didymum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium didymum?

Lepidium didymum

What is the common name of Lepidium didymum?

Twin-Seeded Peppergrass

What is the family of Lepidium didymum?

Brassicaceae

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