Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
plantago-aquatica
ID:
1301513

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300851

Common Names

  • Caldesia plantago-aquatica
  • Water Plantain
  • Water Arrowhead

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Uses & Benefits

Caldesia plantago-aquatica is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used to treat fatigue, stress, and depression. It is also believed to have anti-aging and anti-cancer properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Caldesia plantago-aquatica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caldesia plantago-aquatica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Caldesia plantago-aquatica

Caldesia plantago-aquatica is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Caldesia plantago-aquatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caldesia plantago-aquatica?

Caldesia plantago-aquatica

What is the common name of Caldesia plantago-aquatica?

Water Plantain

What is the family of Caldesia plantago-aquatica?

Alismataceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-900198: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.