Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
bolivianum
ID:
836360

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rusby) Lehtonen & Myllys

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Cladistics 24: 228 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835695

Common Names

  • Helanthium bolivianum
  • Bolivian Helanthium
  • Bolivian Arrowhead

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Description

Helanthium bolivianum (also called Bolivian Helanthium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Alismataceae family native to Bolivia. It is an aquatic plant with white flowers and linear leaves. It grows in shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Helanthium bolivianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helanthium bolivianum has small yellow flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helanthium bolivianum is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or fall. Once established, the plant should be given regular water and fertilizer.

Where to Find Helanthium bolivianum

Helanthium bolivianum can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Helanthium bolivianum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Helanthium bolivianum?

Helanthium bolivianum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

What is the growth habit of Helanthium bolivianum?

Helanthium bolivianum is an evergreen, aquatic plant with long, slender leaves.

What is the size of Helanthium bolivianum?

Helanthium bolivianum can reach up to 12 inches in height.

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

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Samuli Lehtonen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehtonen' in the authors string.
Leena Myllys: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Myllys' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77089409-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.