Pontederia africana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
1412692
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Solms) M.Pell. & C.N.Horn
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 108:57:00. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425157
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pontederia africana (also called African Pickerelweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pontederiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It is found in wetlands, such as marshes, swamps, and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Pontederia africana is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and ponds, and is also used in aquariums. It is known to help reduce algae growth and improve water quality.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pontederia africana is blue and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pontederia africana is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Pontederia africana
Pontederia africana can be found in the tropical forests of Africa.
Pontederia africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pontederia africana?
Pontederia africana
What type of plant is Pontederia africana?
Pontederia africana is a species of flowering plant in the family Pontederiaceae.
Where is Pontederia africana found?
Pontederia africana is native to Africa.
Species in the Pontederia genus
Pontederia azurea, Pontederia cordata, Pontederia crassipes, Pontederia hastata, Pontederia natans, Pontederia ovalis, Pontederia paniculata, Pontederia paradoxa, Pontederia parviflora, Pontederia plantaginea, Pontederia rotundifolia, Pontederia sagittata, Pontederia subovata, Pontederia triflora, Pontederia vaginalis, Pontederia meyeri, Pontederia australasica, Pontederia brevipetiolata, Pontederia cyanea, Pontederia valida, Pontederia heterosperma, Pontederia diversifolia, Pontederia korsakowii, Pontederia elata, Pontederia africana,
Species in the Pontederiaceae family
Heteranthera callifolia, Heteranthera dubia, Heteranthera limosa, Heteranthera mexicana, Heteranthera multiflora, Heteranthera oblongifolia, Heteranthera peduncularis, Heteranthera reniformis, Heteranthera rotundifolia, Heteranthera seubertiana, Heteranthera spicata, Heteranthera zosterifolia, Heteranthera lutea, Heteranthera gardneri, Pontederia azurea, Pontederia cordata, Pontederia crassipes, Pontederia hastata, Pontederia natans, Pontederia ovalis, Pontederia paniculata, Pontederia paradoxa, Pontederia parviflora, Pontederia plantaginea, Pontederia rotundifolia, Pontederia sagittata, Pontederia subovata, Pontederia triflora, Pontederia vaginalis, Pontederia meyeri, Pontederia australasica, Pontederia brevipetiolata, Pontederia cyanea, Pontederia valida, Pontederia heterosperma, Pontederia diversifolia, Pontederia korsakowii, Pontederia elata, Pontederia africana,
References
Hermann zu Solms-Laubach (1842-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solms' in the authors string.
C.N. Horn (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.N.Horn' in the authors string.
Marco Octávio de Oliveira Pellegrini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77188080-1: Based on the initial data import