Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
perfoliatum
ID:
359412

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 643 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358744

Common Names

  • Lepidium perfoliatum
  • Perfoliate Lepidium
  • Lepidium

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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium perfoliatum Besser [unknown]
  • Alyssum heterophyllum Ruiz & Pav. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Crucifera diversifolia E.H.L.Krause [unknown]

Description

Lepidium perfoliatum (also called Perfoliate Pepperweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Europe and is found in moist and sunny areas of meadows and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium perfoliatum is an annual herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidium perfoliatum is yellow, with four petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf and a short, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium perfoliatum is an annual herb that can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Once germinated, the seedlings can be potted up into individual containers.

Where to Find Lepidium perfoliatum

Lepidium perfoliatum is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Lepidium perfoliatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium perfoliatum?

Lepidium perfoliatum

What is the common name of Lepidium perfoliatum?

Perfoliate Pepperwort

What is the habitat of Lepidium perfoliatum?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

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