Nymphoides bosseri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bosseri
ID:
383181
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Raynal
Source:
ksu
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 10: 132 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382513
Common Names
- Bosse's Marshwort
- Bosse's Nymphoides
- Bosse's Floatingheart
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nymphoides bosseri (also called 'Bosser's Marshwort', among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a creeping rhizome with small, round leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in shallow water, ponds, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Nymphoides bosseri is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and ponds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nymphoides bosseri has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Nymphoides bosseri can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soil and partial shade, and can be grown in a wide range of temperatures. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Nymphoides bosseri
Nymphoides bosseri is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is found in wetlands, ponds, and shallow water.
Nymphoides bosseri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nymphoides bosseri?
Nymphoides bosseri
What is the common name of Nymphoides bosseri?
Fringed water lily
What is the natural habitat of Nymphoides bosseri?
It is found in shallow, still, or slow-moving waters, such as ponds, lakes, and streams
Species in the Nymphoides genus
Species in the Menyanthaceae family
Liparophyllum gunnii, Liparophyllum capitatum, Liparophyllum congestiflorum, Liparophyllum exaltatum, Liparophyllum exiguum, Liparophyllum lasiospermum, Liparophyllum latifolium, Liparophyllum violifolium, Menyanthes trifoliata, Nephrophyllidium crista-galli, Nymphoides rautaneni, Nymphoides subacuta, Nymphoides spongiosa, Nymphoides spinulosperma, Nymphoides sivarajanii, Nymphoides siamensis, Nymphoides quadriloba, Nymphoides planosperma, Nymphoides peltata, Nymphoides parvifolia, Nymphoides simulans, Nymphoides triangularis, Nymphoides geminata, Nymphoides humboldtiana, Nymphoides hastata, Nymphoides guineensis, Nymphoides fallax, Nymphoides hydrophylla, Nymphoides furculifolia, Nymphoides forbesiana, Nymphoides montana, Nymphoides minor, Nymphoides humilis, Nymphoides krishnakesara, Nymphoides indica, Nymphoides ezannoi, Nymphoides flaccida, Nymphoides beaglensis, Nymphoides elliptica, Nymphoides disperma, Nymphoides brevipedicellata, Nymphoides bosseri, Nymphoides cambodiana, Nymphoides coreana, Nymphoides aquatica, Nymphoides thunbergiana, Nymphoides cordata, Nymphoides milnei, Nymphoides tenuissima, Nymphoides elegans,
References
Aline Marie Raynal (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Raynal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:581696-1: Based on the initial data import