Vandellia subulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subulata
ID:
420870
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 415 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420202
Common Names
- Subulate Velvet Plant
- Velvet Plant
- Subulate
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vandellia subulata (also called Awl-Shaped 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 subulata 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 subulata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vandellia subulata is a perennial aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. It can be grown in a container or in a pond. To propagate, take stem cuttings of about 10 cm in length and plant them in moist soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into the desired location.
Where to Find Vandellia subulata
Vandellia subulata can be found in tropical Africa.
Vandellia subulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vandellia subulata?
Vandellia subulata
What is the common name of Vandellia subulata?
Subulata
What is the natural habitat of Vandellia subulata?
Vandellia subulata 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:810660-1: 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].