Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cambodgiana
ID:
1325602

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bonati) Eb.Fisch., Schäferh. & Kai Müll.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 43: 233 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338056


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Description

Vandellia cambodgiana (also called Cambodian water-purslane, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Cambodia. It has a creeping habit and its stems are usually submerged in water. It is found in shallow, slow-moving streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Vandellia cambodgiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vandellia cambodgiana has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings have thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vandellia cambodgiana is a low-growing, spreading plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Vandellia cambodgiana

Vandellia cambodgiana is native to Cambodia.

Vandellia cambodgiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vandellia cambodgiana?

Vandellia cambodgiana

What is the common name of Vandellia cambodgiana?

Cambodgian Waterwort

Where is Vandellia cambodgiana native to?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Vandellia genus

Vandellia tonkinensis, Vandellia thorelii, Vandellia longituba, Vandellia scapigera, Vandellia subulata, Vandellia punctata, Vandellia senegalensis, Vandellia saginiformis, Vandellia laotica, Vandellia latifolia, Vandellia hookeri, Vandellia clausa, Vandellia cerastoides, Vandellia diffusa, Vandellia stemodioides, Vandellia montana, Vandellia setulosa, Vandellia scutellariiformis, Vandellia brevipedunculata, Vandellia elata, Vandellia annamensis, Vandellia aplectra, Vandellia brucei, Vandellia cambodgiana, Vandellia chrysoplectra, Vandellia cleistandra, Vandellia delicatula, Vandellia eberhardtii, Vandellia eremophiloides, Vandellia harmandii, Vandellia humilis, Vandellia hypandra, Vandellia junciformis, Vandellia khaoyaiensis, Vandellia kiangsiensis, Vandellia macrobotrys, Vandellia macrosiphonia, Vandellia maxwellii, Vandellia megaphylla, Vandellia micrantha, Vandellia purpurea, Vandellia rivularis, Vandellia satakei, Vandellia stictantha, Vandellia stolonifera, Vandellia stricta, Vandellia subracemosa, Vandellia tectanthera, Vandellia vogelii, Vandellia yaoshanensis,

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Bastian Schäferhoff (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schäferh.' in the authors string.
Kai Müller (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kai Müll.' in the authors string.
Gustave Henri Bonati (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonati' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77135799-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].