Pontederia natans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
natans
ID:
501814
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Beauv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Fl. Oware 2: 18 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501146
Common Names
- Pontederia Natans
- Floating Pontederia
- Floating-leaved Pontederia
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- Eichhornia natans Solms [unknown]
- Eichhornia natans pauciflora (Seub. ex Mart.) Solms [unknown]
- Eichhornia pauciflora Seub. [unknown]
- Leptosomus natans Schlecht. [unknown]
Description
Pontederia natans (also called Floating Pontederia, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces blue flowers. It is found in shallow water bodies such as ponds and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Pontederia natans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pontederia natans has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pontederia natans is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist soil or shallow water. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers moist, fertile soil. It is best to divide the plant in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in early spring in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Pontederia natans
Pontederia natans is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist areas such as riverbanks, swamps, and wet forests.
Pontederia natans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pontederia natans?
Pontederia natans
What is the common name of Pontederia natans?
Floating pickerelweed
What is the natural habitat of Pontederia natans?
Freshwater wetlands
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
Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:698167-1: Based on the initial data import