Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
viviparua
ID:
405637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leeuwenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht No. 146 (Acta Bot. Neerl. vii. Oct. 1958) 323 (Jun. 1958).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404969

Common Names

  • Rhoogeton viviparua
  • Viviparous Rhoogeton
  • Rhoogeton

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Synonyms

  • Rhoogeton leeuwenbergianus C.V.Morton [unknown]

Description

Rhoogeton viviparua (also called Viviparous Rhoogeton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is an annual herb with a hairy stem and small white flowers. It is native to North America and is found in wet soils such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Rhoogeton viviparua is an ornamental plant used in gardens and water gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhoogeton viviparua has small, yellow flowers with 5 petals and 10 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhoogeton viviparua is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is best grown in moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Rhoogeton viviparua

Rhoogeton viviparua is a species of aquatic plant found in North America.

Rhoogeton viviparua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhoogeton viviparua?

Rhoogeton viviparua

What is the common name of Rhoogeton viviparua?

Viviparous Rhoogeton

What is the natural habitat of Rhoogeton viviparua?

It is found in moist woods, thickets, and meadows

Species in the Rhoogeton genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,