Status:
valid
Authors:
Buchenau
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 15: 23 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683201
Common Names
- Limnophyton angolense
- Angolan Limnophyton
- Angolan-leaved Limnophyton
Description
Limnophyton angolense (also called Angolan limnophyton, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has small, white flowers and grows in shallow, still water.
Uses & Benefits
Limnophyton angolense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Limnophyton angolense has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Limnophyton angolense is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken from the current season's growth. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium, such as a mixture of sand and peat, and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Limnophyton angolense
Limnophyton angolense can be found in Angola.
Limnophyton angolense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Limnophyton angolense?
Limnophyton angolense
What is the family of Limnophyton angolense?
Aizoaceae
What is the native range of Limnophyton angolense?
Angola
Species in the Limnophyton 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,