Rorippa indica - (L.)Hiern.

Common Name

Family

Brassicaceae

USDA hardiness

Coming soon

Known Hazards

None known

Habitats

Rather wet places in lowland, and at low elevations in the mountains, central and southern Japan[58].

Range

E. Asia - China and Japan.

Edibility Rating

(2 of 5)

Other Uses

(0 of 5)

Weed Potential

Medicinal Rating

(1 of 5)

Care (info)

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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Rorippa indica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower all year, and the seeds ripen all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves
Edible Uses:

Tender young leaves and stems - raw or cooked as a vegetable[105, 177, 179, 272].

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Medicinal Uses

Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.

This species is used medicinally[266]. No further information given.

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Not known

References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Plant Propagation

Seed -

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: China (Anhui Sheng, Fujian Sheng, Gansu Sheng, Guangdong Sheng, Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, Guizhou Sheng, Hainan Sheng, Hebei Sheng, Henan Sheng, Hubei Sheng, Hunan Sheng, Jiangsu Sheng, Jiangxi Sheng, Liaoning Sheng, Qinghai Sheng, Shaanxi Sheng, Shandong Sheng, Shanxi Sheng, Sichuan Sheng, Xizang Zizhiqu, Yunnan Sheng, Zhejiang Sheng), Korea, Japan (Hokkaidô, Honshu, Kyushu, Ryukyu Islands, Shikoku), Taiwan TROPICAL ASIA: Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines

Weed Potential

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it's worth checking.

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Rorippa amphibia	Great Yellow Cress	Perennial	1.2	5-9	LMH	SN	MWeWa	3	0	0
Rorippa globosa	Globe yellowcress	Annual/Perennial	0.7	0-0	LMH	N	M	1	0
Rorippa palustris	Yellow Marsh Cress, Bog yellowcress, Hispid yellowcress, Western bog yellowcress	Annual/Biennial	0.6	0-0	LMH	SN	MWe	2	1	0

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

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Expert comment

Author

(L.)Hiern.

Botanical References

58266

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Readers comment


shinyrehel	Tue Feb 14 2006

A valuable information about the plant. I would like to know that if this plants is a wetland indicator and wheather fihes and amphibious species is seen in the area where this plant grow. What is the reason for its profuse growth.