Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.S.George) Kellermann
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 19: 172 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507810
Common Names
- Polianthion bilocularis
- Two-chambered Everlasting
- Two-chambered Everlasting Flower
Synonyms
- Pomaderris bilocularis A.S.George [unknown]
Description
Polianthion bilocularis (also called two-chambered bladderwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant species in the Lentibulariaceae family. It is native to North America and is typically found in shallow, freshwater habitats. It has a low-growing, spreading habit with yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Polianthion bilocularis is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polianthion bilocularis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a green stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polianthion bilocularis is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a potting mix of equal parts sand and peat moss. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Polianthion bilocularis
Polianthion bilocularis is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Polianthion bilocularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polianthion bilocularis?
Polianthion bilocularis
What is the common name of Polianthion bilocularis?
Bilocular Polianthion
What type of plant is Polianthion bilocularis?
Herb
Species in the Polianthion genus
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica,
Adolphia infesta,
Alphitonia pomaderroides,
Alphitonia carolinensis,
Alphitonia excelsa,
Alphitonia ferruginea,
Alphitonia franguloides,
Alphitonia incana,
Alphitonia macrocarpa,
Alphitonia marquesensis,
Alphitonia neocaledonica,
Alphitonia petriei,
Alphitonia philippinensis,
Alphitonia ponderosa,
Alphitonia whitei,
Alphitonia zizyphoides,
Alphitonia oblata,
Alvimiantha tricamerata,
Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis,
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus,
Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum,
Araracuara vetusta,
Auerodendron acuminatum,
Auerodendron acunae,
Auerodendron cubense,
Auerodendron glaucescens,
Auerodendron jamaicense,
Auerodendron martii,
Auerodendron northropianum,
Auerodendron pauciflorum,
Auerodendron reticulatum,
Auerodendron truncatum,
Bathiorhamnus capuronii,
Bathiorhamnus dentatus,
Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus,
Bathiorhamnus reticulatus,
Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis,
Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus,
Bathiorhamnus louvelii,
Berchemia annamensis,
Berchemia arisanensis,
Berchemia barbigera,
Berchemia brachycarpa,
Berchemia burmanniana,
Berchemia cinerascens,
Berchemia compressicarpa,
Berchemia discolor,
Berchemia edgeworthii,
Berchemia elmeri,
Berchemia flavescens,