Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hemipogonoides
ID:
720275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Malme) Rapini

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719608

Common Names

  • Hemipogonoides Hemipogon
  • Hemipogonoides Hemipogon
  • Hemipogonoides Hemipogon

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Synonyms

  • Metastelma hemipogonoides Malme [unknown]
  • Metastelma acerosum (Silveira) Fontella & E.A.Schwarz [unknown]

Description

Hemipogon hemipogonoides (also called Hemipogon 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 hemipogonoides 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

The flower of Hemipogon hemipogonoides is white in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemipogon hemipogonoides 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 hemipogonoides

Hemipogon hemipogonoides is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Hemipogon hemipogonoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemipogon hemipogonoides?

Hemipogon hemipogonoides

What is the common name of Hemipogon hemipogonoides?

Hemipogonoides Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Hemipogon hemipogonoides?

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-2845351: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.
Alessandro Rapini (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rapini' in the authors string.