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African pepperwort

Lepidium africanum

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The African pepperwort (Lepidium africanum) is a species in the genus Lepidium. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Madagascar), Asia (Japan), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Lepidium africanum (African pepperwort)

Names in Other Languages

French Passerage

Similar Species in Lepidium

Broadleaved pepperweed

Lepidium fasciculatum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African pepperwort?

The scientific name of African pepperwort is Lepidium africanum. It belongs to the genus Lepidium.

Where does African pepperwort live?

African pepperwort is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Madagascar), Asia (Japan), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Comoros, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Japan, Madagascar, Netherlands, Spain.

What family does African pepperwort belong to?

African pepperwort (Lepidium africanum) belongs to the genus Lepidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

What kingdom does African pepperwort belong to?

African pepperwort (Lepidium africanum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of African pepperwort?

The closest relatives of African pepperwort in the genus Lepidium include Argentine pepperweed, Bastard Cress, Broadleaved pepperweed, Bundled Pepperwort, Clasping pepperweed.