Cycnogeton procerum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procerum
ID:
765535
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Buchenau
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereine Bremen 1: 224 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764868
Common Names
- Cycnogeton Procerum
- Cycnogeton Lineare
- Cyclanthus Bipartitus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cycnogeton procerum (also called Tall 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 procerum 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
The flower of Cycnogeton procerum is small, white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, long and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cycnogeton procerum 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 procerum
Cycnogeton procerum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Cycnogeton procerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cycnogeton procerum?
Cycnogeton procerum
What is the natural habitat of Cycnogeton procerum?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
What are the medicinal uses of Cycnogeton procerum?
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
Franz Georg Philipp Buchenau (1831-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchenau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:602927-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.