Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aquaticum
ID:
261679

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 324 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261011

Common Names

  • Water-Plantain
  • American Water-Plantain
  • Common Water-Plantain

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Description

Orontium aquaticum (also called 'Golden club', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in summer. It grows in rocky and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orontium aquaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orontium aquaticum is a white to cream-colored inflorescence with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orontium aquaticum is an aquatic plant species native to North America. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Orontium aquaticum

Orontium aquaticum is native to North America, from the Great Lakes region to the Gulf of Mexico.

Orontium aquaticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orontium aquaticum?

Orontium aquaticum

What type of plant is Orontium aquaticum?

Orontium aquaticum is a flowering plant.

Where is Orontium aquaticum native to?

Orontium aquaticum is native to North America.

Species in the Orontium genus

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:87585-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.