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
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.
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 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,