Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
filipendulum
ID:
417950

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Moldenke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 280 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417282

Common Names

  • Filipendulum Ungulipetalum
  • Ungulipetalum Filipendulum
  • Hanging-Flowered Ungulipetalum

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Description

Ungulipetalum filipendulum (also called Hanging Petal, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in shallow water, wet soil, and other wet habitats. It has small, white flowers and small, hanging petal-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ungulipetalum filipendulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ungulipetalum filipendulum are small, white, and have three petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have three, long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ungulipetalum filipendulum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every two months during the growing season.

Where to Find Ungulipetalum filipendulum

Ungulipetalum filipendulum can be found in South America.

Ungulipetalum filipendulum FAQ

What are the common names of Ungulipetalum filipendulum?

Ungulipetalum filipendulum is commonly known as the Hairy-leaved Ungulipetalum.

What is the growth habit of Ungulipetalum filipendulum?

Ungulipetalum filipendulum is an annual herb with a prostrate to ascending habit.

What are the uses of Ungulipetalum filipendulum?

Ungulipetalum filipendulum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Species in the Ungulipetalum genus

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2449488: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.