How to Identify Tropaeolaceae
Tropaeolaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Brassicales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 13 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Tropaeolaceae Species
Tropaeolum polyphyllum Cav.
Tropaeolum polyphyllum Cav.
Tropaeolum polyphyllum is a tuberous trailing herbaceous perennial endemic to th…
Tropaeolum azureum Bertero ex Colla
Tropaeolum azureum Bertero ex Colla
Tropaeolum azureum is a 1-meter perennial climbing plant endemic to Chile’s moun…
Tropaeolum peregrinum L.
Tropaeolum peregrinum L.
Tropaeolum peregrinum L., commonly called canary creeper, is a scrambling climbi…
Tropaeolum tuberosum Ruiz & Pav.
Tropaeolum tuberosum Ruiz & Pav.
Mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum) is an Andean edible tuber crop grown for food and …
Tropaeolum speciosum Poepp. & Endl.
Tropaeolum speciosum Poepp. & Endl.
Tropaeolum speciosum is a hardy climbing perennial with scarlet flowers, grown o…
Tropaeolum majus L.
Tropaeolum majus L.
Tropaeolum majus (garden nasturtium) is an edible, widely cultivated flowering p…
Tropaeolum brachyceras Hook. & Arn.
Tropaeolum brachyceras Hook. & Arn.
Tropaeolum brachyceras is a Chilean-endemic perennial plant in the Tropaeolaceae…
Tropaeolum pentaphyllum Lam.
Tropaeolum pentaphyllum Lam.
Tropaeolum pentaphyllum Lam. is a perennial nasturtium family plant found across…
Tropaeolum tricolor Sw.
Tropaeolum tricolor Sw.
Tropaeolum tricolor is a Chilean summer-dormant climbing flower valued in cultiv…
Tropaeolum incisum (Speg.) Sparre
Tropaeolum incisum (Speg.) Sparre
Tropaeolum incisum is a perennial herb native to southern Andes, sometimes grown…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Tropaeolaceae?
Tropaeolaceae plants belong to the Brassicales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 13 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Tropaeolaceae?
Tropaeolaceae is classified in the order Brassicales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 13 accepted species worldwide.
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