Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
vaginalis
ID:
502001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burm.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indica : 80 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501333

Common Names

  • Pontederia vaginalis
  • Sheathed Pickerel Weed
  • Sheathed Pickerel Rush

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Synonyms

  • Gomphima vaginalis Raf. [unknown]
  • Monochoria loureiroi Kunth [unknown]
  • Monochoria pauciflora Kunth [unknown]
  • Monochoria vaginalis C.Presl [unknown]
  • Monochoria vaginalis pauciflora (Blume) Merr. [unknown]
  • Monochoria vaginalis plantaginea (Roxb.) Solms [unknown]
  • Pontederia alba Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Pontederia cordata Lour. [illegitimate]
  • Pontederia lanceolata Wall. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Pontederia loureiroana Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Pontederia ovata Hook. & Arn. [illegitimate]
  • Pontederia pauciflora Blume [unknown]
  • Pontederia racemosa Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Pontederia vaginata Royle [unknown]
  • Monochoria vaginalis (Burm.f.) C.Presl ex Kunth [unknown]

Description

Pontederia vaginalis (also called Vaginal 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 vaginalis 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 vaginalis 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 vaginalis 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 vaginalis

Pontederia vaginalis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Pontederia vaginalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pontederia vaginalis?

Pontederia vaginalis

What is the common name of Pontederia vaginalis?

Marsh Water-Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Pontederia vaginalis?

Wetlands and marshes

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,