Blyxa radicans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radicans
ID:
771290
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 236 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770623
Common Names
- Climbing Blyxa
- Blyxa radicans
- Climbing Blyxa Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blyxa radicans (also called Creeping Blyxa, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It has bright green, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in shallow water or on the edges of ponds and streams, and prefers a nutrient-rich substrate. It is a creeping plant with long, trailing stems.
Uses & Benefits
Blyxa radicans is used as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blyxa radicans has small white flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blyxa radicans is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance aquatic plant. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by planting the seeds. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and plenty of light. It should be planted in groups of at least 3-5 plants for a more natural look.
Where to Find Blyxa radicans
Blyxa radicans is native to Southeast Asia.
Blyxa radicans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blyxa radicans?
Blyxa radicans
What is the growth habit of Blyxa radicans?
It is an evergreen perennial herb with a rosette of leaves.
What is the native range of Blyxa radicans?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Blyxa genus
Species in the Hydrocharitaceae family
Appertiella hexandra, Blyxa aubertii, Blyxa echinosperma, Blyxa hexandra, Blyxa japonica, Blyxa javanica, Blyxa leiosperma, Blyxa novoguineensis, Blyxa octandra, Blyxa quadricostata, Blyxa radicans, Blyxa senegalensis, Blyxa vietii, Blyxa kasaragodensis, Blyxa mangalensis, Elodea canadensis, Elodea bifoliata, Elodea callitrichoides, Elodea canadensis, Elodea densa, Elodea granatensis, Elodea naias, Elodea nuttallii, Elodea potamogeton, Elodea granatensis, Elodea heterostemon, Enhalus acoroides, Halophila australis, Halophila baillonis, Halophila beccarii, Halophila decipiens, Halophila engelmannii, Halophila hawaiiana, Halophila major, Halophila minor, Halophila ovalis, Halophila spinulosa, Halophila stipulacea, Halophila tricostata, Halophila capricorni, Halophila mikii, Halophila nipponica, Halophila okinawensis, Halophila sulawesii, Halophila madagascariensis, Halophila spinulosa, Hydrilla verticillata, Hydrocharis chevalieri, Hydrocharis dubia, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae,
References
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431641-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.