Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
cordata
ID:
501601

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 288 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500933

Common Names

  • Pontederia cordata
  • Heart-leaved Pontederia
  • Cordata Pontederia

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Synonyms

  • Narukila cordata Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Narukila cordata lancifolia Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Pontederia angustifolia Pursh [unknown]
  • Pontederia cordata albiflora House [unknown]
  • Pontederia cordata albiflora Short [unknown]
  • Pontederia cordata angustifolia (Pursh) Torr. [unknown]
  • Pontederia cordata angustifolia (Pursh) Solms [unknown]
  • Pontederia cordata bernardii Lepage [unknown]
  • Pontederia cordata brasiliensis Solms [unknown]
  • Pontederia cordata lanceolata (Nutt.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Pontederia cordata lancifolia (Muhl.) Morong [unknown]
  • Pontederia cordata latifolia House [unknown]
  • Pontederia cordata ovalis (Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Solms [unknown]
  • Pontederia cordata taenia Fassett [unknown]
  • Pontederia lanceolata Nutt. [unknown]
  • Pontederia lanceolata brasiliensis Fernald [unknown]
  • Pontederia lanceolata trullifolia Fernald [unknown]
  • Pontederia lanceolata vichadensis F.J.Herm. [unknown]
  • Pontederia lancifolia Muhl. ex Elliott [unknown]
  • Pontederia maculata Donn [unknown]
  • Pontederia mucronata Raf. ex Torr. [unknown]
  • Pontederia nymphaeifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Pontederia obtusifolia A.DC. [unknown]
  • Pontederia rotundifolia nymphaeifolia (Kunth) Solms [unknown]
  • Umsema mucronata Raf. [unknown]
  • Umsema obtusifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Unisema acutifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Unisema cordata Farw. [unknown]
  • Unisema cordata angustifolia Farw. [unknown]
  • Unisema cordata latifolia Farw. [unknown]
  • Unisema deltifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Unisema heterophylla Raf. [unknown]
  • Unisema lancifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Unisema lancifolia trullifolia Farw. [unknown]
  • Unisema latifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Unisema media Raf. [unknown]
  • Unisema mucronata Raf. [unknown]
  • Unisema obliquata Raf. [unknown]
  • Unisema obtusifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Unisema peduncularis Raf. [unknown]
  • Unisema purshiana Raf. [unknown]
  • Unisema rotundifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Unisema sagittata Raf. [unknown]
  • Pontederia cordata ovalis (Mart.) A.Cast. [unknown]
  • Pontederia cordata cordata [unknown]
  • Pontederia cordata cordata [unknown]
  • Unisema media albiflora Raf. [unknown]

Description

Pontederia cordata (also called Pickerelweed, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the family Pontederiaceae. It is native to North America, and is found in shallow waters of ponds, lakes, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pontederia cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, blue flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pontederia cordata is a small, blue, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pontederia cordata is a tropical aquatic plant that can grow up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in a moist soil and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be kept in shallow water.

Where to Find Pontederia cordata

Pontederia cordata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pontederia cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pontederia cordata?

Pontederia cordata

What is the common name of Pontederia cordata?

Pickerelweed

What is the natural habitat of Pontederia cordata?

Wetlands

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