Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
sterile
ID:
380914

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Airy Shaw) Oefelein

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Ber. Schweiz. Bot. Ges. 68: 250 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380246

Common Names

  • Sterile Nasturtium
  • Nasturtium Sterile
  • Sterile Watercress

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Synonyms

  • Rorippa sterilis Airy Shaw [unknown]

Description

Nasturtium sterile (also called Sterile 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 sterile is a medicinal plant used to treat digestive and urinary disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nasturtium sterile has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nasturtium sterile is a perennial herb found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil.

Where to Find Nasturtium sterile

Nasturtium sterile is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Nasturtium sterile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nasturtium sterile?

Nasturtium sterile

What is the common name of Nasturtium sterile?

Sterile watercress

What is the natural habitat of Nasturtium sterile?

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-2380865: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.
Hans Oefelein (b.1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oefelein' in the authors string.