Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
inflata
ID:
1106022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elliott

Source:
tro

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina 1: 231 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105360

Common Names

  • Hottonia
  • Featherfoil
  • Water Violet

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Description

Hottonia inflata (also called Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial aquatic herb native to North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in shallow, still water.

Uses & Benefits

Hottonia inflata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hottonia inflata has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hottonia inflata is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hottonia inflata

Hottonia inflata is native to the northern hemisphere. It can be found in shallow, freshwater areas in the northern hemisphere.

Species in the Hottonia genus

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

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