Status:
valid
Authors:
(Coss.) M.Laínz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Estud. Asturianos, Supl. Ci. 1: 35 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761107
Common Names
- Baldellia alpestris
- Alpestris Baldellia
- Baldellia
Description
Baldellia alpestris (also called Alpine Baldellia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It is found in rocky areas, dry sclerophyll forests, and grasslands. It has a single, erect, linear to lanceolate leaf and a single, white to pinkish flower.
Uses & Benefits
Baldellia alpestris is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baldellia alpestris has small white flowers with yellow centres and small, round seed pods. The seedlings have small, round leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baldellia alpestris is a perennial aquatic plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, fertile soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It can be grown in containers or in a pond or bog garden.
Where to Find Baldellia alpestris
Baldellia alpestris is native to Europe and can be found in moist areas, such as along streams and in swamps.
Baldellia alpestris FAQ
What is the common name of Baldellia alpestris?
Alpine Baldellia
What type of plant is Baldellia alpestris?
A perennial
Where is Baldellia alpestris native to?
Europe
Species in the Baldellia 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,