Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
subovata
ID:
501961

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seub.) Lowden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 75: 478 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501293

Common Names

  • Pontederia subovata
  • Subovate Pickerel Weed
  • Subovate Pickerel Rush

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Synonyms

  • Eichhornia subovata Seub. [unknown]
  • Hirschtia heterantherimorpha K.Schum. ex Schwartz [unknown]
  • Pontederia heterantherimorpha O.Schwartz [unknown]
  • Pontederia lagoensis Warm. [unknown]
  • Pontederia schomburgkiana Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Reussia subovata Solms [unknown]

Description

Pontederia subovata (also called Subovate 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 subovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pontederia subovata is a small, white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and slightly curved seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pontederia subovata is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It can be cultivated in ponds, marshes, and other shallow water bodies. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pontederia subovata

Pontederia subovata is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Pontederia subovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pontederia subovata?

Pontederia subovata

What is the common name of Pontederia subovata?

Subovate Water-purslane

Where is Pontederia subovata native to?

Pontederia subovata is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-259511: Based on the initial data import
Moritz August Seubert (1818-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seub.' in the authors string.
Richard Max Lowden (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowden' in the authors string.