Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) Nelmes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 10: 81 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445358
Common Names
- Pynaertii Reed
- Hypolytrum Pynaertii
- Pynaertii Marsh Grass
Synonyms
- Hypolytrum pynaertii plicatulum (Cherm.) Nelmes [deprecated]
Description
Hypolytrum pynaertii (also called Pynaert's Hypolytrum, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hypolytrum pynaertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypolytrum pynaertii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypolytrum pynaertii is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It is easily propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should germinate in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Hypolytrum pynaertii
Hypolytrum pynaertii can be found in the Philippines.
Hypolytrum pynaertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypolytrum pynaertii?
Hypolytrum pynaertii
What is the family of Hypolytrum pynaertii?
Pontederiaceae
What is the common name of Hypolytrum pynaertii?
Pynaert's water hyacinth
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:308985-1: 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].