Lepidium trianae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trianae
ID:
359462
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Neue Denkschr. Schweiz. Naturf. Ges. 41(Abh. 1): 214 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358794
Common Names
- Triana's Lepidium
- Triana's Pepperweed
- Triana's Pepperwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepidium trianae (also called Triana's Peppergrass, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It grows up to 2 feet tall and has small, green leaves. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open fields and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidium trianae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepidium trianae 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepidium trianae is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Thin the seedlings to a spacing of 10-15 cm when they are 5-7 cm tall. The plant will produce flowers in the summer and should be harvested before the seed pods form.
Where to Find Lepidium trianae
Lepidium trianae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Lepidium trianae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidium trianae?
Lepidium trianae
What type of plant is Lepidium trianae?
An annual herb
Where is Lepidium trianae found?
It is found in South America
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-2338747: Based on the initial data import
Albert Thellung (1881-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thell.' in the authors string.