Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Pichon
Source:
wcs
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 12: 175 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755076
Common Names
- Albidella nymphaeifolia
- Nymphaeifolia Albidella
- Nymph's Albidella
Description
Albidella nymphaeifolia (also called Water-lily Albidella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has white flowers and linear leaves. It is typically found in marshy and wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Albidella nymphaeifolia is used for its medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used to make paper, rope, and fabric.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Albidella nymphaeifolia is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single seed. The seedlings are slender and delicate, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Albidella nymphaeifolia is a drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach heights of up to 3 feet.
Where to Find Albidella nymphaeifolia
Albidella nymphaeifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in moist, shady places.
Albidella nymphaeifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albidella nymphaeifolia?
Albidella nymphaeifolia
What are the common names of Albidella nymphaeifolia?
Nymphaea-leaved Albidella
What is the distribution of Albidella nymphaeifolia?
Found in India, China, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Albidella genus
Species in the Alismataceae family
Albidella nymphaeifolia,
Albidella acanthocarpa,
Albidella glandulosa,
Albidella oligococca,
Alisma bjorkqvistii,
Alisma canaliculatum,
Alisma gramineum,
Alisma juzepczukii,
Alisma lanceolatum,
Alisma nanum,
Alisma plantago-aquatica,
Alisma rhicnocarpum,
Alisma subcordatum,
Alisma triviale,
Alisma wahlenbergii,
Alisma praecox,
Alisma rariflorum,
Alisma bjoerkqvistii,
Astonia australiensis,
Baldellia alpestris,
Baldellia ranunculoides,
Baldellia repens,
Burnatia enneandra,
Butomopsis latifolia,
Caldesia grandis,
Caldesia parnassifolia,
Caldesia janaki-ammaliae,
Caldesia plantago-aquatica,
Damasonium alisma,
Damasonium bourgaei,
Damasonium californicum,
Damasonium constrictum,
Damasonium minus,
Damasonium polyspermum,
Echinodorus berteroi,
Helanthium tenellum,
Helanthium bolivianum,
Helanthium zombiense,
Hydrocleys martii,
Hydrocleys mattogrossensis,
Hydrocleys modesta,
Hydrocleys nymphoides,
Hydrocleys parviflora,
Limnocharis laforestii,
Limnocharis flava,
Limnophyton obtusifolium,
Limnophyton fluitans,
Limnophyton angolense,
Luronium natans,
Ranalisma rostrata,