Cycnogeton huegelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huegelii
ID:
765532
Status:
valid
Authors:
Endl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Stirp. Herb. Hügel. : 23 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764865
Common Names
- Cycnogeton Huegelii
- Cyclanthus Indivisus
- Cyclanthus Bipartitus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cycnogeton huegelii (also called Huegel's Cycnogeton, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa and Madagascar. It grows in wet soils, such as those found in marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Cycnogeton huegelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cycnogeton huegelii has white, bell-shaped flowers and small, round seed capsules. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cycnogeton huegelii is a small, perennial aquatic plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in shallow, still waters. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Cycnogeton huegelii
Cycnogeton huegelii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Cycnogeton huegelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cycnogeton huegelii?
Cycnogeton huegelii
What is the natural habitat of Cycnogeton huegelii?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
What are the medicinal uses of Cycnogeton huegelii?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.
Species in the Cycnogeton genus
Species in the Juncaginaceae family
Cycnogeton huegelii, Cycnogeton lineare, Cycnogeton procerum, Cycnogeton rheophilum, Cycnogeton multifructum, Cycnogeton alcockiae, Cycnogeton dubium, Cycnogeton microtuberosum, Tetroncium magellanicum, Triglochin stowardii, Triglochin turrifera, Triglochin gaspensis, Triglochin compacta, Triglochin protuberans, Triglochin hexagona, Triglochin milnei, Triglochin barrelieri, Triglochin bulbosa, Triglochin calcitrapa, Triglochin centrocarpa, Triglochin elongata, Triglochin laxiflora, Triglochin maritima, Triglochin mexicana, Triglochin minutissima, Triglochin mucronata, Triglochin muelleri, Triglochin nana, Triglochin palustris, Triglochin striata, Triglochin trichophora, Triglochin isingiana, Triglochin longicarpa, Triglochin buchenaui, Triglochin scilloides,
References
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:602925-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.