Elatine gussonei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gussonei
ID:
747114
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sommier) Brullo, Lanfr., Pavone & Ronsisv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Giorn. Bot. Ital. 122(Supp. 1): 45 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746447
Common Names
- Elatine Gussonei
- Gussonei Elatine
- Gussone's Elatine
Searching for Elatine gussonei? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elatine gussonei (also called Gussone's Elatine, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India, Nepal and Bhutan. It is found in moist and shady forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters. It has small, white flowers and small, round, green fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Elatine gussonei is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Elatine gussonei flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Searching for Elatine gussonei? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elatine gussonei is a small annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soils.
Where to Find Elatine gussonei
Elatine gussonei is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Species in the Elatine genus
Elatine ojibwayensis, Elatine alsinastrum, Elatine ambigua, Elatine americana, Elatine brachysperma, Elatine brochonii, Elatine californica, Elatine camphylosperma, Elatine chilensis, Elatine ecuadoriensis, Elatine fassettiana, Elatine fauquei, Elatine glaziovii, Elatine gratioloides, Elatine heterandra, Elatine hexandra, Elatine hungarica, Elatine hydropiper, Elatine lindbergii, Elatine lorentziana, Elatine macrocalyx, Elatine macropoda, Elatine madagascariensis, Elatine major, Elatine minima, Elatine paramoana, Elatine peruviana, Elatine rubella, Elatine spathulata, Elatine triandra, Elatine rotundifolia, Elatine gussonei,
Species in the Elatinaceae family
Bergia aestivosa, Bergia ammannioides, Bergia anagalloides, Bergia arenaroides, Bergia auriculata, Bergia barklyana, Bergia capensis, Bergia decumbens, Bergia diacheiron, Bergia erecta, Bergia glomerata, Bergia glutinosa, Bergia guineensis, Bergia henshallii, Bergia mairei, Bergia mossambicensis, Bergia occultipetala, Bergia pedicellaris, Bergia pentheriana, Bergia perennis, Bergia polyantha, Bergia pusilla, Bergia salaria, Bergia serrata, Bergia sessiliflora, Bergia spathulata, Bergia suffruticosa, Bergia texana, Bergia trimera, Bergia anagalloides, Bergia ammannioides, Elatine ojibwayensis, Elatine alsinastrum, Elatine ambigua, Elatine americana, Elatine brachysperma, Elatine brochonii, Elatine californica, Elatine camphylosperma, Elatine chilensis, Elatine ecuadoriensis, Elatine fassettiana, Elatine fauquei, Elatine glaziovii, Elatine gratioloides, Elatine heterandra, Elatine hexandra, Elatine hungarica, Elatine hydropiper, Elatine lindbergii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2899723: Based on the initial data import
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Stefano Sommier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sommier' in the authors string.
Pietro Pavone (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pavone' in the authors string.
Edwin Lanfranco (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lanfr.' in the authors string.
G. Ronsisvalle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ronsisv.' in the authors string.