Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuntze) Hutch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 2: 303 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733710
Common Names
- Ranalisma humile
- Humile Ranalisma
- Ranalisma
Description
Ranalisma humile (also called Low Ranalisma, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Ranalismataceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in wet, marshy areas. It is an aquatic plant with long, thin, thread-like leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ranalisma humile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ranalisma humile has small, white flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranalisma humile is a hardy aquatic perennial that is native to temperate and tropical regions. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade in shallow water. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Ranalisma humile
Ranalisma humile is found in the temperate forests of Europe.
Ranalisma humile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranalisma humile?
Ranalisma humile
What type of plant is Ranalisma humile?
It is an aquatic plant
What is the natural habitat of Ranalisma humile?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
Species in the Ranalisma 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,