Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
minutiflorum
ID:
508480

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.M.Ross) K.R.Thiele

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 19: 175 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507812

Common Names

  • Polianthion minutiflorum
  • Small-flowered Everlasting
  • Small-flowered Everlasting Flower

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Synonyms

  • Trymalium minutiflorum E.M.Ross [unknown]

Description

Polianthion minutiflorum (also called small-flowered 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 minutiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diuretic, and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polianthion minutiflorum 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 minutiflorum 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 minutiflorum

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

Polianthion minutiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polianthion minutiflorum?

Polianthion minutiflorum

What is the common name of Polianthion minutiflorum?

Minute-flowered Polianthion

What type of plant is Polianthion minutiflorum?

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,

References

Kevin Thiele (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.R.Thiele' in the authors string.
Estelle M. Ross (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.M.Ross' in the authors string.