Damasonium bourgaei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bourgaei
ID:
765678
Status:
valid
Authors:
Coss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Notes Pl. Crit. 2: 47 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765011
Common Names
- Damasonium bourgaei
- Bourgé's Damasonium
- Bourgé's Water Plantain
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Damasonium bourgaei (also called Bourgé's Water-plantain, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has white flowers and grows in marshes, ditches, and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Damasonium bourgaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Damasonium bourgaei is yellow with a white lip and a long spur. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two or three leaves.
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Damasonium bourgaei is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Damasonium bourgaei
Damasonium bourgaei can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Damasonium bourgaei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Damasonium bourgaei?
Damasonium bourgaei
What type of plant is Damasonium bourgaei?
Damasonium bourgaei is an aquatic plant.
Where is Damasonium bourgaei native to?
Damasonium bourgaei is native to Europe.
Species in the Damasonium 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,
References
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58299-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.