Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
obtusifolium
ID:
683844

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 3: 243 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683177

Common Names

  • Limnophyton obtusifolium
  • Oblunt-leaved Limnophyton
  • Obluntleaf Limnophyton

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Synonyms

  • Dipseudochorion sagittifolium Buch. [unknown]
  • Alisma sagittifolium Thwaites [unknown]

Description

Limnophyton obtusifolium (also called Obtuse-Leaved Limnophyton, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of 2-4 meters. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan, and is found in forests, along streams, and in other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Limnophyton obtusifolium 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

The flower of Limnophyton obtusifolium is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limnophyton obtusifolium 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 obtusifolium

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

Limnophyton obtusifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limnophyton obtusifolium?

Limnophyton obtusifolium

What is the family of Limnophyton obtusifolium?

Commelinaceae

Where is Limnophyton obtusifolium native to?

Tropical 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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