Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
odontophylla
ID:
720311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 235 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719644

Common Names

  • Odontophylla Hemistylus
  • Odontophylla Hemistylus
  • Odontophylla Hemistylus

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Description

Hemistylus odontophylla (also called Tooth-leaved Hemistylus, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to North America and Europe. It has small, needle-like leaves and grows in shallow water, often in ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Hemistylus odontophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hemistylus odontophylla is yellow in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemistylus odontophylla is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Hemistylus odontophylla

Hemistylus odontophylla is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Hemistylus odontophylla FAQ

What are the common names of Hemistylus odontophylla?

Common names of Hemistylus odontophylla include toothed-leaf hemistylus and toothed-leaf sand-heath.

What is the growth rate of Hemistylus odontophylla?

Hemistylus odontophylla has a moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal temperature for Hemistylus odontophylla?

Hemistylus odontophylla prefers temperatures between 60-85°F (15-29°C).

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

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