Hottonia palustris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
725707
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 145 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725040
Common Names
- Hottonia palustris
- Featherfoil
- Water Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hottonia palustris (also called Water Violet, Featherfoil, and Horned Pondweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has small, feathery leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It typically grows in shallow, still waters, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hottonia palustris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hottonia palustris has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings have two opposite, sessile leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hottonia palustris is a small herbaceous plant, up to 30 cm tall. It is propagated by seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Hottonia palustris
Hottonia palustris is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
Hottonia palustris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hottonia palustris?
Hottonia palustris
What is the common name of Hottonia palustris?
Water Violet
What is the habitat of Hottonia palustris?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2853838: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.