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Narrow-Fruit Rockcress

Nasturtium microphyllum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Eritrea), Asia (Japan, Yemen), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇪🇷 Eritrea 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC)

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Brassicales (อันดับผักกาด)

Species

Nasturtium microphyllum (Narrow-Fruit Rockcress)

Names in Other Languages

French cresson à petites feuilles

German Kleinblättrige Brunnenkresse

Similar Species in Nasturtium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Narrow-Fruit Rockcress?

The scientific name of Narrow-Fruit Rockcress is Nasturtium microphyllum. It belongs to the genus Nasturtium.

What is the conservation status of Narrow-Fruit Rockcress?

Narrow-Fruit Rockcress (Nasturtium microphyllum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Narrow-Fruit Rockcress live?

Narrow-Fruit Rockcress is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Eritrea), Asia (Japan, Yemen), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Congo (DRC), Denmark, Eritrea, France, Japan, Norway.

What family does Narrow-Fruit Rockcress belong to?

Narrow-Fruit Rockcress (Nasturtium microphyllum) belongs to the genus Nasturtium, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

Is Narrow-Fruit Rockcress endangered?

No, Narrow-Fruit Rockcress (Nasturtium microphyllum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Narrow-Fruit Rockcress belong to?

Narrow-Fruit Rockcress (Nasturtium microphyllum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Narrow-Fruit Rockcress?

The closest relatives of Narrow-Fruit Rockcress in the genus Nasturtium include Yellowcress, Watercress.