Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
761781

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Ooststr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 29: 7 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761114

Common Names

  • Baldellia repens
  • Repens Baldellia
  • Baldellia

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Description

Baldellia repens (also called Creeping 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 repens is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright and vibrant colours. It is also used in cut flower arrangements as it has a long vase life.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Baldellia repens sub. repens
Baldellia repens sub. cavanillesii (Molina Abril, A.Galán, J.M.Pizarro & Sard.Rosc.) Talavera
Baldellia repens sub. baetica Talavera & Casim.-Sor.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baldellia repens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like with small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baldellia repens 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 repens

Baldellia repens is native to Europe and can be found in moist areas, such as along streams and in swamps.

Baldellia repens FAQ

What is the common name of Baldellia repens?

Creeping Baldellia

What type of plant is Baldellia repens?

A perennial

Where is Baldellia repens native to?

Europe

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,

References

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Simon Jan van Ooststroom (1906-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ooststr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77108639-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.