Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
axillaris
ID:
425607

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 268 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424939

Common Names

  • Axillary Floscopa
  • Axillary Floscopa-berry
  • Axillary Floscopa-oak

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Synonyms

  • Floscopa elliottii C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Floscopa axillaris (also called axillary water-shield, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to tropical Africa. It has round, floating leaves with a waxy cuticle and a submerged root system. It is found in shallow, still waters, such as ponds, lakes, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Floscopa axillaris is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as a dye for fabrics, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Floscopa axillaris is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Floscopa axillaris is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Floscopa axillaris

Floscopa axillaris can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Floscopa axillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Floscopa axillaris?

Floscopa axillaris

What is the common name of Floscopa axillaris?

Axillary Midge

What type of plant is Floscopa axillaris?

Aquatic herb

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-246166: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.