Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
modesta
ID:
666689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedersen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 57: 39 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666021

Common Names

  • Modest Hydrocleys
  • Modest-Leaved Hydrocleys
  • Modest-Leaf Hydrocleys

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Description

Hydrocleys modesta (also called Water Poppy, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Brazil. It grows in shallow water, along the edges of ponds and lakes, and in other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocleys modesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in shady areas. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as the leaves are believed to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocleys modesta has small, white flowers with three petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocleys modesta is a hardy, evergreen perennial native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Hydrocleys modesta

Hydrocleys modesta can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Hydrocleys modesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocleys modesta?

Hydrocleys modesta

What is the common name of Hydrocleys modesta?

Modest Hydrocleys

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocleys modesta?

Tropical rainforests

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

Troels Myndel Pedersen (1916-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedersen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:125098-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.