Pontederia plantaginea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plantaginea
ID:
501891
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. ed. 1832 2: 123 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501223
Common Names
- Pontederia plantaginea
- Pickerel Weed
- Pickerel Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Monochoria junghuhniana Hassk. [unknown]
- Monochoria linearis Miq. [unknown]
- Monochoria ovata Kunth [unknown]
- Monochoria plantaginea Kunth [unknown]
- Monochoria vaginalis angustifolia G.X.Wang [unknown]
- Pontederia linearis Hassk. [unknown]
Description
Pontederia plantaginea (also called Plantain-leaved 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 plantaginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pontederia plantaginea is blue in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pontederia plantaginea is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Pontederia plantaginea
Pontederia plantaginea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Pontederia plantaginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pontederia plantaginea?
Pontederia plantaginea
What is the common name of Pontederia plantaginea?
Pickerelweed
What is the natural habitat of Pontederia plantaginea?
It is native to the wetlands of North America
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
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:698179-1: Based on the initial data import