Nyssa aquatica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1058 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252570
Common Names
- Nyssa aquatica
- Water Tupelo
- Cotton Gum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Nyssa angulisans Michx. [unknown]
- Nyssa angulosa Poir. [unknown]
- Nyssa candicans grandidentata D.J.Browne [unknown]
- Nyssa dentata Michx. [unknown]
- Nyssa denticulata Aiton [unknown]
- Nyssa grandidentata F.Michx. [unknown]
- Nyssa palustris Salisb. [unknown]
- Nyssa tomentosa Michx. [unknown]
- Nyssa uniflora Wangenh. [unknown]
- Streblina denticulata Raf. [unknown]
- Bumelia denticulata Raf. [unknown]
Description
Nyssa aquatica (also called 'Water Tupelo', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in wet, swampy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nyssa aquatica is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nyssa aquatica has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nyssa aquatica is a slow-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootball. It can also be grown from cuttings, though germination rates can be low.
Where to Find Nyssa aquatica
Nyssa aquatica can be found in wetland areas of the eastern United States and Canada.
Nyssa aquatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nyssa aquatica?
Nyssa aquatica
What type of plant is Nyssa aquatica?
It is a species of deciduous tree in the family Nyssaceae.
Where is Nyssa aquatica found?
It is native to eastern North America.
Species in the Nyssa genus
Species in the Nyssaceae family
Camptotheca acuminata, Camptotheca lowreyana, Davidia involucrata, Diplopanax vietnamensis, Diplopanax stachyanthus, Mastixia arborea, Mastixia caudatilimba, Mastixia congylos, Mastixia cuspidata, Mastixia eugenioides, Mastixia euonymoides, Mastixia glauca, Mastixia kaniensis, Mastixia macrocarpa, Mastixia montana, Mastixia nimalii, Mastixia octandra, Mastixia parviflora, Mastixia pentandra, Mastixia rostrata, Mastixia tetrandra, Mastixia tetrapetala, Mastixia trichophylla, Mastixia trichotoma, Mastixia microcarpa, Nyssa aquatica, Nyssa bifida, Nyssa biflora, Nyssa javanica, Nyssa ogeche, Nyssa sinensis, Nyssa sylvatica, Nyssa talamancana, Nyssa ursina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136188: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.