Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
spinosum
ID:
359398

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ard.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1764

Citation Micro:
Animadv. Bot. Spec. Alt. : xxxiv (1764)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358730

Common Names

  • Lepidium spinosum
  • Spiny Lepidium
  • Lepidium

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Synonyms

  • Lepidium carrerasii Rodrig. [unknown]
  • Lepidium cornutum Sm. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium carrerasii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Nasturtium spinosum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Notoceras cardaminifolium DC. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi spinosum Poir. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi bispinosum Hornem. [unknown]
  • Andreoskia cardaminifolia (DC.) Prantl [unknown]
  • Capsella spinosa Moench [unknown]
  • Capsella spinosa (Ard.) Medik. [unknown]

Description

Lepidium spinosum (also called prickly peppergrass, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is commonly found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidium spinosum 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

Lepidium spinosum has white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidium spinosum is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. It is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. It is tolerant of some light shade, but best flowering occurs in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lepidium spinosum

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

Lepidium spinosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidium spinosum?

Lepidium spinosum

What is the common name of Lepidium spinosum?

Spiny Pepperwort

What is the habitat of Lepidium spinosum?

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