Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
parviflora
ID:
666720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 117 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666052

Common Names

  • Hydrocleys
  • Parviflora
  • Small-Flowered Water Plantain

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Description

Hydrocleys parviflora (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 parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and ponds. It is also used medicinally to treat urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and other urinary disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocleys parviflora has small white flowers with six petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocleys parviflora is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a warm, moist soil mix and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Hydrocleys parviflora

Hydrocleys parviflora can be found in tropical and subtropical South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

Hydrocleys parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocleys parviflora?

Hydrocleys parviflora

What is the common name of Hydrocleys parviflora?

Parviflora

Where is Hydrocleys parviflora native to?

South America

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,

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