Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
scapigera
ID:
420867

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 415 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420199

Common Names

  • Scapiger Velvet Plant
  • Velvet Plant
  • Scapiger

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Description

Vandellia scapigera (also called Scape-Bearing Water-Mints, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a creeping stem and small, ovate leaves. It grows in shallow water and is often found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Vandellia scapigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vandellia scapigera is small, white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vandellia scapigera is a perennial aquatic plant native to South America. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Vandellia scapigera

Vandellia scapigera can be found in tropical Africa.

Vandellia scapigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vandellia scapigera?

Vandellia scapigera

What is the common name of Vandellia scapigera?

Scapigera

What is the natural habitat of Vandellia scapigera?

Vandellia scapigera is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810646-1: 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].