Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
flaccida
ID:
383166

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 42: 160 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382498

Common Names

  • Flaccid Marshwort
  • Flaccid Nymphoides
  • Flaccid Floatingheart

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Description

Nymphoides flaccida (also called 'Flaccid 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 flaccida 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 flaccida 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphoides flaccida 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 flaccida

Nymphoides flaccida 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 flaccida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphoides flaccida?

Nymphoides flaccida

What is the common name of Nymphoides flaccida?

Flaccid Nymphoides

What is the natural habitat of Nymphoides flaccida?

Nymphoides flaccida 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,