Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
400269

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moc., Sessé & Cerv. ex DC.) Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 54 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399601

Common Names

  • Mexican Yellowcress
  • Mexican Watercress
  • Mexican Cress

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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium mexicanum Moc.Sesse & Cerv. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium plebejum Pol. [unknown]
  • Cardamine palustris mexicana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Radicula mexicana Standl. [unknown]
  • Cardamine indica plebeia Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Rorippa mexicana (also called Mexican Yellowcress, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, stream banks, and lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

Rorippa mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and is known for its showy yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, coughs, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rorippa mexicana is yellow and has four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rorippa mexicana is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seeds or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Rorippa mexicana

Rorippa mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of lakes and streams.

Rorippa mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rorippa mexicana?

Rorippa mexicana

What is the common name of Rorippa mexicana?

Mexican Yellowcress

What is the natural habitat of Rorippa mexicana?

It is found in moist meadows, riverbanks, and other wet areas

Species in the Rorippa genus

Rorippa prolifera, Rorippa pyrenaica, Rorippa neogradensis, Rorippa palustris, Rorippa anceps, Rorippa wislokiensis, Rorippa sylvestris, Rorippa thracica, Rorippa amphibia, Rorippa armoracioides, Rorippa kerneri, Rorippa hungaricum, Rorippa kullodensis, Rorippa lippizensis, Rorippa menyharthiana, Rorippa austriaca, Rorippa erythrocaule, Rorippa mexicana, Rorippa laeta, Rorippa madagascariensis, Rorippa indica, Rorippa laciniata, Rorippa portoricensis, Rorippa islandica, Rorippa micrantha, Rorippa complicata, Rorippa cryptantha, Rorippa coxii, Rorippa brachycarpa, Rorippa hayanica, Rorippa dubia, Rorippa philippiana, Rorippa behcetii, Rorippa apetala, Rorippa edirnensis, Rorippa cygnorum, Rorippa ampullicarpa, Rorippa dietrichiana, Rorippa neocaledonica, Rorippa spasskajae, Rorippa stenophylla, Rorippa chubutica, Rorippa divaricata, Rorippa africana, Rorippa aurea, Rorippa backeri, Rorippa hybosperma, Rorippa kurdica, Rorippa peekelii, Rorippa schlechteri,

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-2417282: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Vicente Cervantes (1758-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cerv.' in the authors string.