Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
445716

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.G.Camus) Uittien

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 33: 155 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445048

Common Names

  • Hypolytrum Elegans
  • Elegant Hypolytrum
  • Elegant Hypolytrum Plant

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Description

Hypolytrum elegans (also called Elegant Water-nymph, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It grows in wet soils, along the banks of streams and rivers, and in marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypolytrum elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypolytrum elegans is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypolytrum elegans is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be kept moist and in partial shade.

Where to Find Hypolytrum elegans

Hypolytrum elegans is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and woodlands.

Hypolytrum elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypolytrum elegans?

Hypolytrum elegans

What is the common name of Hypolytrum elegans?

Elegant Water-purslane

What is the natural habitat of Hypolytrum elegans?

It is found in wet places, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Species in the Hypolytrum genus

Hypolytrum africanum, Hypolytrum amorimii, Hypolytrum amplum, Hypolytrum angolense, Hypolytrum bahiense, Hypolytrum balakrishnanii, Hypolytrum bullatum, Hypolytrum cacuminum, Hypolytrum capitulatum, Hypolytrum chevalieri, Hypolytrum compactum, Hypolytrum dissitiflorum, Hypolytrum elegans, Hypolytrum espiritosantense, Hypolytrum flavinux, Hypolytrum glaziovii, Hypolytrum glomerulatum, Hypolytrum hainanense, Hypolytrum heteromorphum, Hypolytrum heterophyllum, Hypolytrum humile, Hypolytrum jardimii, Hypolytrum jenmanii, Hypolytrum lancifolium, Hypolytrum laxum, Hypolytrum leptocalamum, Hypolytrum longifolium, Hypolytrum longirostre, Hypolytrum lucennoi, Hypolytrum mauritianum, Hypolytrum nemorum, Hypolytrum nudicaule, Hypolytrum nudum, Hypolytrum ohwianum, Hypolytrum pallidiceps, Hypolytrum paraense, Hypolytrum paucistrobiliferum, Hypolytrum poecilolepis, Hypolytrum polystachyum, Hypolytrum pulchrum, Hypolytrum purpurascens, Hypolytrum pynaertii, Hypolytrum rigens, Hypolytrum scaberrimum, Hypolytrum schnellianum, Hypolytrum schraderianum, Hypolytrum secans, Hypolytrum senegalense, Hypolytrum sphaerostachyum, Hypolytrum spongiosum,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Hendrik Uittien (1898-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uittien' in the authors string.
Edmond Gustave Camus (1852-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308900-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].