Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
gambellii
ID:
1315255

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) O.E.Schulz

Source:
ipni

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66: 98 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327709

Common Names

  • Nasturtium gambellii
  • Gambel's Watercress
  • Gambel's Nasturtium

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Description

Nasturtium gambellii (also called Gambel's Watercress, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and can be found in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nasturtium gambellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often grown as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nasturtium gambellii has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, brown, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nasturtium gambellii is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Nasturtium gambellii

Nasturtium gambellii can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Nasturtium gambellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nasturtium gambellii?

Nasturtium gambellii

What is the common name of Nasturtium gambellii?

Gambel's watercress

What type of plant is Nasturtium gambellii?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.