Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
clausa
ID:
420917

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Philos. Inst. Victoria 3: 60 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420249

Common Names

  • Clause Velvet Plant
  • Velvet Plant
  • Clause

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Description

Vandellia clausa (also called the Clausa Whisker, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to South America. It has a creeping stem, with long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It grows in shallow, slow-moving waters, such as ponds, lakes, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Vandellia clausa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vandellia clausa has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and triangular-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vandellia clausa is an aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of aquatic habitats, including ponds, streams, and aquariums. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and should be planted in a shaded area. It requires regular fertilization and pruning to maintain its shape and health.

Where to Find Vandellia clausa

Vandellia clausa is native to South America and can be found in wet grasslands and marshes.

Vandellia clausa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vandellia clausa?

Vandellia clausa

What is the common name of Vandellia clausa?

Closed water-platter

What is the natural habitat of Vandellia clausa?

Freshwater streams and ponds

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810574-1: 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].