Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Nymphaeales
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
560774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 15: 442 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560106

Common Names

  • Barclaya Longifolia
  • Longifolia Barclaya
  • Longifolia Lily

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Synonyms

  • Barclaya oblonga Wall. [unknown]
  • Barclaya pierreana Thorel ex Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Hydrostemma longifolium (Wall.) Mabb. [unknown]

Description

Barclaya longifolia (also called Long-leaved Barclaya, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin stems with white flowers. It grows in shallow, still waters.

Uses & Benefits

Barclaya longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Barclaya longifolia is yellow, with a long cylindrical shape. Seed is small and round, and seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barclaya longifolia is a hardy perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring. The seeds should be sown directly in the garden in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Barclaya longifolia

Barclaya longifolia is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Barclaya longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barclaya longifolia?

Barclaya longifolia

What is the common name of Barclaya longifolia?

Long-leaved Barclaya

What is the natural habitat of Barclaya longifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Nymphaeaceae family

Barclaya longifolia, Barclaya motleyi, Barclaya rotundifolia, Euryale ferox, Nuphar subintegerrima, Nuphar spenneriana, Nuphar pumila, Nuphar lutea, Nuphar japonica, Nuphar fluminalis, Nuphar submersa, Nuphar saijoensis, Nuphar microphylla, Nuphar polysepala, Nuphar rubrodisca, Nuphar sagittifolia, Nuphar rubrodisca, Nuphar variegata, Nuphar advena, Nuphar ulvacea, Nuphar orbiculata, Nuphar bombycina, Nuphar saikokuensis, Nymphaea violacea, Nymphaea tetragona, Nymphaea tenuinervia, Nymphaea thermarum, Nymphaea sulphurea, Nymphaea amazonum, Nymphaea alba, Nymphaea ampla, Nymphaea micrantha, Nymphaea nouchali, Nymphaea novogranatensis, Nymphaea lotus, Nymphaea lasiophylla, Nymphaea omarana, Nymphaea malabarica, Nymphaea maculata, Nymphaea macrosperma, Nymphaea mexicana, Nymphaea rosea, Nymphaea rubra, Nymphaea rudgeana, Nymphaea oxypetala, Nymphaea pulchella, Nymphaea pubescens, Nymphaea prolifera, Nymphaea potamophila, Nymphaea hastifolia,

References