Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
420925

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 89 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420257

Common Names

  • Vandellia diffusa
  • Diffuse Water-Plantain
  • Diffuse Duckweed

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Description

Vandellia diffusa (also called the Diffusa 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 diffusa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vandellia diffusa var. pedunculata Benth.
Vandellia diffusa var. diffusa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vandellia diffusa has white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vandellia diffusa 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 diffusa

Vandellia diffusa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia. It can be found in shallow waters, such as ponds, lakes, and streams.

Vandellia diffusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vandellia diffusa?

Vandellia diffusa

What is the common name of Vandellia diffusa?

Diffuse Water-nymph

What type of plant is Vandellia diffusa?

Aquatic herb

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:262512-2: 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].