Status:
valid
Authors:
Berhaut
Source:
cmp
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Fl. Senegal , ed. 2: 427 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382494
Common Names
- Ezanno's Marshwort
- Ezanno's Nymphoides
- Ezanno's Floatingheart
Description
Nymphoides ezannoi (also called 'Ezanno'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 ezannoi 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 ezannoi 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nymphoides ezannoi 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 ezannoi
Nymphoides ezannoi is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in shallow water, ponds, and wetlands.
Nymphoides ezannoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nymphoides ezannoi?
Nymphoides ezannoi
What is the common name of Nymphoides ezannoi?
Ezanno's Nymphoides
What is the natural habitat of Nymphoides ezannoi?
Nymphoides ezannoi is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
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,