Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stratiotes
ID:
274624

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 963 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273956

Common Names

  • Pistia stratiotes
  • Water Lettuce
  • Tropical Water Lettuce
  • River Lettuce

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Synonyms

  • Pistia turpini Blume [unknown]

Description

Pistia stratiotes (also called Water Lettuce, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the family Araceae. It is a floating perennial, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is found in slow-moving or still water bodies, such as ponds, lakes, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Pistia stratiotes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pistia stratiotes has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pistia stratiotes is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach heights of up to 8 m (26 ft). It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pistia stratiotes

Pistia stratiotes can be found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.

Pistia stratiotes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pistia stratiotes?

Pistia stratiotes

What is the natural habitat of Pistia stratiotes?

Freshwater lakes and ponds

What is the average height of Pistia stratiotes?

0.2-1 meter

Species in the Pistia 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