Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jérémie) Lehtonen & Myllys
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Cladistics 24: 228 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835703
Common Names
- Helanthium Zombiense
- Zombiense Helanthium
- Zombie Helanthium
Description
Helanthium zombiense (also called Zombi 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 zombiense is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helanthium zombiense 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helanthium zombiense 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 zombiense
Helanthium zombiense is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
Helanthium zombiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helanthium zombiense?
Helanthium zombiense
What is the natural habitat of Helanthium zombiense?
Helanthium zombiense is found in the tropical forests of South America.
What is the flowering season of Helanthium zombiense?
The flowering season of Helanthium zombiense is from late spring to early summer.
Species in the Helanthium 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
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.