Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Gmel.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] : 150 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475766
Common Names
- Planera aquatica
- Aquatica Planera
- Planera Aquatica
Synonyms
- Ulmus campestris Walter [unknown]
- Ulmus aquatica Raf. [unknown]
- Planera ulmifolia F.Michx. [unknown]
- Planera gmelinii Michx. [unknown]
- Planera americana hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Abelicea aquatica Raf. [unknown]
Description
Planera aquatica (also called Water Planera, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical North America. It is a member of the Platanaceae family and grows up to 10 meters in height. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is found in wetlands, swamps, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Planera aquatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Planera aquatica has white, bell-shaped flowers that have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Planera aquatica is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Planera aquatica
Planera aquatica is native to North America and can be found in wetland areas.
Planera aquatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Planera aquatica?
Planera aquatica
What is the common name of Planera aquatica?
Aquatica Planera
What is the natural habitat of Planera aquatica?
Planera aquatica is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Species in the Planera genus
Species in the Ulmaceae family
Ampelocera albertiae,
Ampelocera cubensis,
Ampelocera edentula,
Ampelocera glabra,
Ampelocera hottlei,
Ampelocera longissima,
Ampelocera macphersonii,
Ampelocera macrocarpa,
Ampelocera pubescens,
Ampelocera ruizii,
Ampelocera verrucosa,
Chaetachme aristata,
Hemiptelea davidii,
Holoptelea grandis,
Holoptelea integrifolia,
Phyllostylon rhamnoides,
Planera aquatica,
Ulmus minor,
Ulmus mexicana,
Ulmus lesueurii,
Ulmus laevis,
Ulmus glabra,
Ulmus elliptica,
Ulmus hollandica,
Ulmus uyematsui,
Ulmus rubra,
Ulmus pumila,
Ulmus thomasii,
Ulmus brandisiana,
Ulmus androssowii,
Ulmus canescens,
Ulmus americana,
Ulmus alata,
Ulmus davidiana,
Ulmus glaucescens,
Ulmus parvifolia,
Ulmus serotina,
Ulmus crassifolia,
Ulmus laciniata,
Ulmus macrocarpa,
Ulmus castaneifolia,
Ulmus bergmanniana,
Ulmus changii,
Ulmus elongata,
Ulmus gaussenii,
Ulmus lamellosa,
Ulmus kunmingensis,
Ulmus harbinensis,
Ulmus pseudopropinqua,
Ulmus chenmoui,