Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Alves & W.W.Thomas
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 113: 265 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445068
Common Names
- Hypolytrum glomerulatum
- Glomerulate Hypolytrum
- Glomerulate Water-Plantain
Description
Hypolytrum glomerulatum (also called 'Clustered Water-nymph', among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate in shape and are green in colour. It produces small white flowers in the summer months. It is found in shallow ponds, marshes, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hypolytrum glomerulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover due to its attractive foliage. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypolytrum glomerulatum has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypolytrum glomerulatum is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Hypolytrum glomerulatum
Hypolytrum glomerulatum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and woodlands.
Hypolytrum glomerulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypolytrum glomerulatum?
Hypolytrum glomerulatum
What is the common name of Hypolytrum glomerulatum?
Globose Hypolytrum
What is the natural habitat of Hypolytrum glomerulatum?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324250-2: 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].