PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / BRASSICALES / BRASSICACEAE / LEPIDIEAE / LEPIDIUM / AFRICANUM / DIVARICATUM
Perennial herbs somewhat woody at the base, up to 1 m high, much branched. Branches spreading, glabrous or minutely puberulous. Leaves 2.5-5(-15) cm long, linear-oblanceolate to narrowly obovate, petiolate, pinnately 3-11-lobed with short lanceolate lobes, or serrate or shortly 3-fid near the apex: upper leaves with fewer lobes or only toothed; all leaves glabrous or the upper surface of the midrib puberulous and the margin finely ciliolate. Racemes elongate, lax or subdense in fruit; rhachis glabrous or puberulous. Pedicels 2-3.5 mm long in fruit, arcuate- spreading or ascending. Sepals 0.7-1 mm long, oblong, green or tinged with purple, with membranous margins. Petals 0.3-0.9 mm long, narrowly oblong, white. Stamens 2; filaments subulate. Nectaries triangular, small. Siliculae 1.9-2.6 x 1.2-1.5 mm, oblong to oblong-ovate, or 2.3-3.7 x 18-2.3 mm, elliptic to ovate-elliptic, emarginate, the style included in the sinus. Seeds 1-1.4 x 0.5-0.8 mm, light brown. From: Marais, W. 1970. Cruciferae. Fl. S. Africa 13: 1-118. Dept. Agric. and Technical Services, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Lepidium divaricatum Aiton
Perennial herb, up to 1 m high. Stems spreading, much branched; puberulous. Leaves petiolate; basal ones with blade narrowly linear-obovate to narrowly obovate, margins pinnately 3-11-lobed with short, narrowly ovate lobes, serrate; upper leaves with fewer lobes or only toothed; all leaves puberulous on midrib, margin ciliolate. Flowers: in terminal racemes, elongate, lax or dense in fruit; nectaries triangular or elongate-triangular; petals linear-oblong, 0.2-0.5 mm long, white; Sep.-Mar. Fruit with ascending or arcuate pedicels; siliculae broadly ovate to ovate-oblong, 2.3-3.7 x 1.8-2.3 mm, shallowly emarginate. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Brassicaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 425-438. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Dry Grassland. Weed in disturbed places. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Brassicaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 425-438. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
September to March
400 to 1700 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Published in: Bot. Not. 128(1): 41 (1975)
Lepidium divaricatum Aiton
Published in: Hort. Kew. [W. Aiton] 2: 375 (1789)
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| pepper cress | English | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Lepidium divaricatum Aiton |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Brassicales
FAMILY Brassicaceae
TRIBE Lepidieae
GENUS Lepidium
SPECIES africanum
SUBSPECIES divaricatum
72 results for Lepidium africanum (Burm.f.) DC. subsp. divaricatum (Aiton) Jonsell
Year
Barcode: PRE0512201-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 1226 | 1975-8-5
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; HESTER MALAN WILD FLOWER RES. KLIPDAMME
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411685-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 15823 | 1950-4-26
South Africa, Western Cape, RICHMOND DIST.; RHENOSTERFONTEIN; S OF RICHMOND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0995886-0 Collector(s) & number: Hochobes, MM, MH1546 | 2008-3-6
Namibia, Karas, Main road, Karasburg - Ariamsvlei.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0790237-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 6370 | 1993-3-29
South Africa, Northern Cape, Williston District. Grootfontein farm, about 42 km north of Williston, on road to Rheebokuyer. About 7 km west of farmhouse.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0031222-0 Collector(s) & number: Ferrar, E, s.n. | 1939-9-24
South Africa, Northern Cape, Herbert, Campbell.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411650-0 Collector(s) & number: Brynard, AM, 273 | 1953-10-19
South Africa, Eastern Cape, CRADOCK DIV.; MOUNTAIN ZEBRA NAT.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0844270-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 6807 | 2006-3-14
South Africa, Northern Cape, Kenhardt District. Hendrik Zyn Puts homestead (Hendrik se puts).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0135472-0 Collector(s) & number: Ramdhani, S, 478 | 2004-6-6
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Fort Brown, Koonap. Along R67 to Fort Beaufort, at foot of steep rocky cliff, ±1km NE of Lifford Farm, near parking area.
General notes: Habitat description: Valley Thicket. Soil loamy-clay. In full shade. Aspect NE. Slope steep. Along national road, undisturbed. Plant description: Erect herb, up to 0.3m. Leaves green. Flowers reduced, white. Fruits green. Other notes: Common. Most plants in flower. DNA voucher made.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411653-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 1540 | 1893-10-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, QUEENSTOWN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0031227-0 Collector(s) & number: Ferrar, E, s.n. | 1939-10-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, Barkly West, Newlands.
General notes: Gravelly veld, in shade of thorn-trees; common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0721458-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 11826 | 1987-10-15
South Africa, Western Cape, PAKHUISPIEK; SW SLOPES OF PAKHUISPIEK N CEDARBERG. TRO 131. TALUS SLOPE OF TMS ROCKS/BOULDE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0858848-0 Collector(s) & number: Siebert, SJ, 4004 | 2009-9-20
South Africa, Northern Cape, Kimberley. Mokala National Park. Lilydale. Riet River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0650503-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 6621 | 1983-8-30
South Africa, Northern Cape, KAREEBOSPOORT; TUSSEN CARNARVON EN VOSBURG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0844239-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 6750 | 2006-3-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, Kenhardt District. T'Oubeep koppies west of homestead.
General notes: Biome: Nama Karoo. Vegetation type: Bushmanland. Flowers greenish, fruit green.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0630391-0 Collector(s) & number: Wendt, WE, 145 | 1979-5-
Namibia, AUS; AAR FARM; AAR RIVIER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411635-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 11930 | 1972-5-14
Namibia, SCHROFFENSTEIN; PIETERSKLOOF KRAIKLU; MT N OF SCHROFFENSTEIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0715748-0 Collector(s) & number: Crosby, MJAW, 528 | 1988-1-25
South Africa, Free State, PETRUS STEYN; MODUS VIVENDI FARM; JUST E OF PETRUS STEYN. (MRS VAN WYK). NEXT TO FARM DAM.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411645-0 Collector(s) & number: Marais, S, 9 | 1929-10-22
South Africa, Northern Cape, HOPETOWN; WITPAN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0736633-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Meulen, F, 216 | 1975-2-24
South Africa, North West, GROOT MARICO; WELVERDIEND; C 7 KM W OF BOSVELDDAM ALONG ROAD.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0892404-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 4928 | 2011-4-7
South Africa, Northern Cape, Postmasburg. Kolomela Mine, SW of Postmansburg. Ploegfontein 487.
General notes: Naural veld. Locality: scattered. Prostrate herb.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0480339-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 10271 | 1999-12-8
South Africa, Eastern Cape, NE of Rhodes, Kloppershoekspruit Valley. Mavis Bank Farm. ( at house).
General notes: Grassland. Knoll high above river, disturbed area where animals gather, open weedy patch between grasses. Flowers yellowish.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1524254-0 Collector(s) & number: Williamson, GF, 5567 | 1994-12-
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand; Richtersveld Park. Sendelingsdrift.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0762013-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 1027 | 1990-3-7
South Africa, Northern Cape, BARKLEY WEST DIST.; VAALBOS NAT. PARK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0025170-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, HJ, A1792 | 1929-4-
South Africa, Free State, Orange Free State. Ruigtefontein. Aliwal North.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411646-0 Collector(s) & number: Hafstrom, H917 | 1936-10-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, BARKLEY WEST; WINDSORTON; AT RIVER VIEW (BASTLNAP)
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411658-0 Collector(s) & number: Bryant, EG, J197 | 1921-2-26
South Africa, Northern Cape, PRIESKA; COMMONAGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0700460-0 Collector(s) & number: Uiras, MM, MU274 | 2001-3-15
Namibia, Khomas, Farm Aris. Auas Mountains.
General notes: Lithology: quartzite and conglomerat. Steep slope (mountain). Annual herb. Flowers terminal spike, white. Leaves on winged petioles, oblong, lanceolate to linear. Stem smooth, glabrous. Uncommon.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0589932-0 Collector(s) & number: Wells, MJ, 4098 | 1970-1-12
South Africa, Gauteng, Brummeria.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411642-0 Collector(s) & number: Brenan, JPM, 7608 | 1947-7-26
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH; SOMERSET WEST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0642989-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, E, 74 | 1983-10-6
South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIST.; AARDOORNS FARM, ALONG ROAD TO BLOUWATER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411631-0 Collector(s) & number: Bradfield, RD, 179 | 1928--
Namibia, OKAHANDJA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0720251-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 244 | 1988-3-24
South Africa, Free State, GLEN LANDBOU KOLLEGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1524258-0 Collector(s) & number: Le Roux, A, 2092 | 1977-8-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Varsche River Farm, 20 Km N of Vanrhynsdorp on the road to Nuwerus.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0457692-0 Collector(s) & number: Leistner, OA, 2432 | 1961-5-20
South Africa, Northern Cape, KENHARDT DIV.; GANNAPOORT; 25 MI. SE. OF POFADDER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0806862-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 147 | 1993-3-30
South Africa, Northern Cape, Williston: Spioenberg; Ongeveer 15 km Suid van Droëputs.
General notes: Karroo. Sandgrond. Goeie dreinering. Vol son. Rivierbedding. Lig bewei. Kruidagtige plant 15 cm hoog. Oopspringende vruggies. Sade is ligbruin. Skaars.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411652-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, PJ, 557 | 1959-8-21
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALEXANDRIA DIST.; ADDO ELEPHANT NAT. P; ANTILOOPKAMP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0716024-0 Collector(s) & number: Immelman, KL, 608 | 1983-3-14
Namibia, KARASBURG DIST.; FARM DAM BY ROADSIDE, RIGHT AGAINST DAM WALL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1523424-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 3029 | 1975-12-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Jonaskop near Villiersdorp. Roadside to S.A.B.C. tower. Alt: c. 5000'.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1568940-0 Collector(s) & number: Jardine, I., 3637 | 2022-9-27
South Africa, Western Cape, Knolfontein Yard.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1569185-0 Collector(s) & number: Jardine, I., 3637 | 2022-9-27
South Africa, Western Cape, Knolfontein Yard.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0736581-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Meulen, F, 635 | 1976-2-4
South Africa, North West, GROOT MARICO; C 20 KM S AT RHENOSTERFONTEIN ALONG RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0848068-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 9639 | 2009-8-21
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. Farm: Ghaams 492, ca. 20.6 km SE of Hondeklip Bay. 30°26'37.0" S 17°26'05.5" E.
General notes: Namaqualand Sandveld Bioregion. Vegetation type: Namaqualand Coastal Duneveld. Gentle slope.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411649-0 Collector(s) & number: Wilman, M, TRV 21547 | 1919-1-
South Africa, Northern Cape, POSTMASBURG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0785488-0 Collector(s) & number: Gubb, AA, 128/15 | 1980-12-18
South Africa, Northern Cape, Northern Cape. Magersfontein. Relevé: 128.
General notes: Thornveld. Moderately, temporarily moist. Red-brown sand. Dolerite rocks & boulders. Very steep S-facing slope near Look-out point. Biotic effect: no signs of grazing - only slight.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411628-0 Collector(s) & number: Kinges, HG, 3413 | 1953-5-14
Namibia, KARIBIB DIST.; OTJIMBOJO FARM; 42 MI E OF KARIBIB AT CATTLE OUTPOST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411639-0 Collector(s) & number: Roberts, BR, 2961 | 1964-1-9
South Africa, Free State, THABA NCHU; THABA NCHU MT.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411655-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 2338 | 1937-6-25
South Africa, Northern Cape, HAY DIV.; SPIOENKOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1000649-0 Collector(s) & number: Powrie, LW, 940 | 1989-6-6
South Africa, Northern Cape, Blousyfer. Farm Rietfontein approx. 23 km W of Williston. In lands rested for 14 months, 2 km SW of Thomas se Kop.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0798957-0 Collector(s) & number: Gubb, AA, 217/47 | 1981-4-29
South Africa, Northern Cape, Northern Cape; Magoloring Farm. Relevé: 217/47.
General notes: Brown sandy soil. Well-drained, dry. Iron ore, quartzite. Very steep slope. Biotic effect: not much veld therefore not grazed/ browsed. Other: boulders very large.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411651-0 Collector(s) & number: Wilman, M, PRE 54432 | 1918-9-
South Africa, Northern Cape, KIMBERLEY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411636-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 10767 | 1969-3-24
Namibia, AUAS MTS.; WINDHOEK TO MOLTKEBLICK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0000022-0 Collector(s) & number: MacOwan, P, s.n. | --
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Grahamstown.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0893440-0 Collector(s) & number: Hasheela, H, HHa0010 | 2008-3-5
Namibia, Karas, Keetmanshoop District. SE of farm house toward the mountains.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411644-0 Collector(s) & number: Ferrar, E, 203 | 1939-12-10
South Africa, Northern Cape, GRIQUALAND WEST; KIMBERLEY; KENILWORTH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0031895-0 Collector(s) & number: Ferrar, E, 5709 | 1939-12-10
South Africa, Northern Cape, Kimberley, Kenilworth.
General notes: In shade of rushes, up to 3½ft tall.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411654-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 11143 | 1897-9-9
South Africa, Western Cape, NAMAQUALAND; BRAKWATER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0589931-0 Collector(s) & number: Wells, MJ, 4129 | 1970-1-12
South Africa, Gauteng, Brummeria.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0016383-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 3450 | 1893-10-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Paardekop.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1524253-0 Collector(s) & number: Williamson, GF, 5567 | 1994-12-
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand; Richtersveld Park. Sendelingsdrift.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0316062-0 Collector(s) & number: Gubb, AA, 302-65 | 1982-4-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, Kimberley District: Dronfield.
General notes: Dry red-brown sand with dolerite ridge with boulders. On moderate South-facing slope. Not heavily grazed/browsed.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0411641-0 Collector(s) & number: Burtt Davy, J, 12276 | 1912-1-18
South Africa, Eastern Cape, BEDFORD DIST.; EASTPOORT; MELROSE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0512200-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 857 | 1974-10-8
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; HESTER MALAN WILD FLOWER RES. S. VAN KLIPDAMME
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1570468-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, G, 3589 | 2020-9-10
South Africa, Northern Cape, Aggeneys, Black Mountain Mining property Farm Gams, Kloof area (plot 228).
General notes: Voucher - Ecology.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2017
SERIES CHAPTER
Brassicaceae Retief, E; Meyer, NLIn: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 425-438
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1975
1970
FLORA
Cruciferae Marais, WFlora of Southern Africa 13: 1-118
Dept. Agric. and Technical Services, Pretoria
No results found for Lepidium africanum (Burm.f.) DC. subsp. divaricatum (Aiton) Jonsell
Status and criteria
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