Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
microphyllum
ID:
380963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boenn. ex Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Icon. Fl. Germ. Helv. 1: 15 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380295

Common Names

  • Microphyllum Nasturtium
  • Nasturtium Microphyllum
  • Small-Leaved Watercress

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Synonyms

  • Nasturtium uniseriatum H.W.Howard & Manton [unknown]
  • Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum microphylla (Boenn. ex Reichb.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Rorippa microphylla (Rchb.) H.Hyl. [unknown]
  • Dictyosperma olgae Regel [unknown]
  • Nasturtium officinale microphyllum (Boenn. ex Rchb.) Beck ex Thell. [deprecated]
  • Pirea olgae T.Durand ex Prantl [unknown]
  • Nasturtium officinale microphyllum (Boenn. ex Rchb.) Beck ex Thell. [unknown]
  • Nasturtium officinale olgae N.Busch [unknown]

Description

Nasturtium microphyllum (also called Small-leaved Watercress, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has long, thin stems and small, round leaves. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Nasturtium microphyllum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nasturtium microphyllum is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, black, round structure. The seedlings are small and have a single, short, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nasturtium microphyllum is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes can be divided in spring or early summer and replanted in moist soil.

Where to Find Nasturtium microphyllum

Nasturtium microphyllum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Nasturtium microphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nasturtium microphyllum?

Nasturtium microphyllum

What is the common name of Nasturtium microphyllum?

Microphyllum watercress

What is the natural habitat of Nasturtium microphyllum?

It is native to Europe and western Asia

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-2380977: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Clemens Maria Franz von Bönninghausen (1785-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boenn.' in the authors string.