Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
collinum
ID:
508479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rye

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 19: 174 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507811

Common Names

  • Polianthion collinum
  • Hill Everlasting
  • Hill Everlasting Flower

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Description

Polianthion collinum (also called hill 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 collinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diuretic, and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polianthion collinum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polianthion collinum can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks.

Where to Find Polianthion collinum

Polianthion collinum is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Polianthion collinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polianthion collinum?

Polianthion collinum

What is the common name of Polianthion collinum?

Collin's Polianthion

What type of plant is Polianthion collinum?

Herb

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,