Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Shehbaz
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 21: 133 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330688
Common Names
- Lepidium seydelii
- Seydelii Lepidium
- Lepidium Seydelii
Description
Lepidium seydelii (also called Seydel's Peppergrass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Central America. It is an annual herb with small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in wet forests and cloud forests in Costa Rica and Panama.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidium seydelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidium seydelii has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers and long, yellowish-green stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidium seydelii is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly, but do not over-water. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Lepidium seydelii
Lepidium seydelii can be found in the Caribbean region.
Lepidium seydelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidium seydelii?
Lepidium seydelii
What is the common name of Lepidium seydelii?
Seydel's Lepidium
What type of plant is Lepidium seydelii?
Herb
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,