Status:
valid
Authors:
Raf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Autik. Bot. : 63 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683378
Common Names
- Floating Luronium
- Luronium natans
- Luronium Natans
Synonyms
- Elisma natans terrestre (Glück) Hegi [unknown]
Description
Luronium natans (also called Floating Luronium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Limnocharitaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in moist forests. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall, with lanceolate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Luronium natans 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
Luronium natans has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Luronium natans is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Luronium natans
Luronium natans is native to the mountains of Japan.
Luronium natans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Luronium natans?
Luronium natans
What is the family of Luronium natans?
Aizoaceae
What is the native range of Luronium natans?
Europe
Species in the Luronium genus
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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,