Althenia patentifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patentifolia
ID:
1412193
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.L.Robertson) T.D.Macfarl. & D.D.Sokoloff
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 317: 58 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424658
Common Names
- Althenia patentifolia
- Patent-Leaf Althenia
- Patentifolia Althenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Althenia patentifolia (also called Althenia patentifolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a small, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky habitats, often in crevices of limestone rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Althenia patentifolia is a popular houseplant that can be used to add a tropical feel to a home. It is easy to care for and can help to purify the air. It is also known to reduce stress and anxiety.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Althenia patentifolia has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Althenia patentifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Divisions can be taken in spring or autumn and should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Althenia patentifolia
Althenia patentifolia can be found in South America.
Althenia patentifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Althenia patentifolia?
Althenia patentifolia
What is the common name of Althenia patentifolia?
N/A
Where is Althenia patentifolia found?
South America
Species in the Althenia genus
Species in the Potamogetonaceae family
Althenia australis, Althenia bilocularis, Althenia cylindrocarpa, Althenia filiformis, Althenia orientalis, Althenia preissii, Althenia preisii, Althenia marina, Althenia patentifolia, Althenia hearnii, Althenia tzvelevii, Groenlandia densa, Potamogeton anguillanus, Potamogeton antaicus, Potamogeton apertus, Potamogeton torssandri, Potamogeton australiensis, Potamogeton uruguayensis, Potamogeton zosteriformis, Potamogeton tubulatus, Potamogeton confinis, Potamogeton cooperi, Potamogeton bicupulatus, Potamogeton sudermanicus, Potamogeton cadburyae, Potamogeton biformis, Potamogeton biwaensis, Potamogeton attenuatus, Potamogeton tennesseensis, Potamogeton prussicus, Potamogeton pseudofriesii, Potamogeton quinquenervius, Potamogeton suboblongus, Potamogeton subrufus, Potamogeton subsessilis, Potamogeton spirilliformis, Potamogeton sarmaticus, Potamogeton saxonicus, Potamogeton schreberi, Potamogeton scoliophyllus, Potamogeton ripensis, Potamogeton parmatus, Potamogeton philippinensis, Potamogeton heslop-harrisonii, Potamogeton hoggarensis, Potamogeton gessnacensis, Potamogeton orientalis, Potamogeton faurei, Potamogeton ferrugineus, Potamogeton grovesii,
References
Enid Lucy Robertson (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Robertson' in the authors string.
Dmitri Sokolov (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Sokoloff' in the authors string.
Terry Macfarlane (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Macfarl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176465-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.