narrow-fruit watercress
Nasturtium microphyllum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Narrow-fruit watercress, scientifically known as Nasturtium microphyllum, is a resilient aquatic perennial valued for its therapeutic potential. Often found in wetland habitats, this plant is rich in essential nutrients and bioactive compounds. Historically used in traditional medicine, it offers promising properties for supporting overall health and wellness.
Names
Common Names
- narrow-fruit watercress
- northern watercress
- one-row watercress
- one-row yellowcress
- small-leaved watercress
- Narrow-fruited Water-cress
- Narrow-fruited Watercress
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Rorippa nasturtium aquaticum ssp microphylla
- Nasturtium officinale var microphyllum
- Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum ssp microphylla
- Rorippa nasturtium aquaticum ssp. microphylla
- Nasturtium officinale var. microphyllum
- Pirea olgae
- Rorippa microphylla
- Dictyosperma olgae
- Nasturtium uniseriatum
- Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum ssp. microphylla
German:
- Kleinblättrige Brunnenkresse
- Pirea olgae
- Rorippa microphylla
- Nasturtium uniseriatum
- Einreihige Brunnenkresse
- kleinblättrige Brunnenkresse
- Kleinblaettrige Brunnenkresse
French:
- cresson à petites feuilles
- Cresson a petites feuilles
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Nasturtium microphyllumSynonyms
- Rorippa microphylla
- Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum subsp. microphylla
- Nasturtium officinale var. microphyllum
- Dictyosperma olgae
- Pirea olgae
- Nasturtium uniseriatum
- Nasturtium officinale f. microphyllum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Nasturtium as the species Nasturtium microphyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nasturtium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence is noted in Denmark, Great Britain, and Ireland. It can also be found further north within the borders of Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is located in Middle Europe. Specifically, its range extends into the country of Austria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
Activities
Nasturtium microphyllum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | The West Indian medical journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous extracts | The West Indian medical journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |