Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
fluitans
ID:
683857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Graebn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41: 274 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683190

Common Names

  • Limnophyton fluitans
  • Floating Limnophyton
  • Floating-leaved Limnophyton

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Description

Limnophyton fluitans (also called floating 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 fluitans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Limnophyton fluitans has small white flowers with yellow eyes. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limnophyton fluitans 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 fluitans

Limnophyton fluitans can be found in Central America and South America.

Limnophyton fluitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limnophyton fluitans?

Limnophyton fluitans

What is the common name of Limnophyton fluitans?

Floating Limnophyton

Where is Limnophyton fluitans native to?

India

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

Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58414-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.