Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hatschbachii
ID:
720273

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fontella & Marquete) Rapini

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bol. Bot. Univ. São Paulo 21(2): 278. 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719606

Common Names

  • Hatschbachii Hemipogon
  • Hatschbachii Hemipogon
  • Hatschbachii Hemipogon

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Synonyms

  • Metastelma hatschbachii Fontella & Marquete [unknown]

Description

Hemipogon hatschbachii (also called Hatschbach's Pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to North America and Europe. It has small, needle-like leaves and grows in shallow water, often in ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Hemipogon hatschbachii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemipogon hatschbachii has small, white flowers that are borne in small clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemipogon hatschbachii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Hemipogon hatschbachii

Hemipogon hatschbachii is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Hemipogon hatschbachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemipogon hatschbachii?

Hemipogon hatschbachii

What is the common name of Hemipogon hatschbachii?

Hatschbachii Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Hemipogon hatschbachii?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2845349: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.
Alessandro Rapini (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rapini' in the authors string.
Nilda Marquete Ferreira da Silva (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marquete' in the authors string.