Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
furculifolia
ID:
383148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Specht

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Rec. Amer.-Austral. Sci. Exped. Arnhem Land, 3, Bot. Pl. Ecol. 3: 280 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382480

Common Names

  • Forked Marshwort
  • Forked Nymphoides
  • Forked Floatingheart

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Description

Nymphoides furculifolia (also called 'Forked 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 furculifolia 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

The flower of Nymphoides furculifolia is a small, white flower. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nymphoides furculifolia is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Nymphoides furculifolia

Nymphoides furculifolia is native to tropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Nymphoides furculifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphoides furculifolia?

Nymphoides furculifolia

What is the common name of Nymphoides furculifolia?

Forked-leaf Nymphoides

What is the natural habitat of Nymphoides furculifolia?

Nymphoides furculifolia 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,