Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
hydrophylla
ID:
383147

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 429 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382479

Common Names

  • Hydrophylla Nymphoides
  • Hydrophylla Water-Fringe
  • Hydrophylla Fringed Water-Lily

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Synonyms

  • Villarsia hydrophyllum Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Limnanthemum hydrophyllum Griseb. [unknown]
  • Menyanthes hydrophyllum Lour. [unknown]
  • Nymphoides cristata (Roxb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Limnanthemum cristatum Griseb. [unknown]
  • Menyanthes cristata Roxb. [unknown]
  • Villarsia cristata Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Nymphoides hydrophylla (also called Water Snowflake, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist soils, such as wetlands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Nymphoides hydrophylla 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 hydrophylla 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 hydrophylla 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 hydrophylla

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

Nymphoides hydrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nymphoides hydrophylla?

Nymphoides hydrophylla

What is the common name of Nymphoides hydrophylla?

Water-loving Nymphoides

What is the natural habitat of Nymphoides hydrophylla?

Nymphoides hydrophylla 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2385075: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.