Aquarius cordifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolius
ID:
1412177
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Christenh. & Byng
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 4: 51 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424642
Common Names
- Aquarius cordifolius
- Cordifolius's Aquarius
- Cordifolius Aquarius
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aquarius cordifolius (also called 'Cordate-leaved Aquarius', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.
Uses & Benefits
Aquarius cordifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aquarius cordifolius has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Aquarius cordifolius can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Aquarius cordifolius
Aquarius cordifolius is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Aquarius cordifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aquarius cordifolius?
Aquarius cordifolius
What is the common name of Aquarius cordifolius?
Cordifolius
What type of plant is Aquarius cordifolius?
A flowering plant
Species in the Aquarius genus
Aquarius cylindricus, Aquarius cordifolius, Aquarius paniculatus, Aquarius longipetalus, Aquarius bracteatus, Aquarius macrophyllus, Aquarius grandiflorus, Aquarius reptilis, Aquarius decumbens, Aquarius pubescens, Aquarius floribundus, Aquarius subulatus, Aquarius grisebachii, Aquarius tunicatus, Aquarius horizontalis, Aquarius glaucus, Aquarius palifolius, Aquarius trialatus, Aquarius major, Aquarius densinervis, Aquarius scaber, Aquarius longiscapus, Aquarius inpai, Aquarius emersus, Aquarius uruguayensis, Aquarius lanceolatus,
Species in the Alismataceae family
Albidella nymphaeifolia, Albidella acanthocarpa, Albidella glandulosa, Albidella oligococca, Alisma bjorkqvistii, Alisma canaliculatum, Alisma gramineum, Alisma juzepczukii, Alisma lanceolatum, Alisma nanum, Alisma plantago-aquatica, Alisma rhicnocarpum, Alisma subcordatum, Alisma triviale, Alisma wahlenbergii, Alisma praecox, Alisma rariflorum, Alisma bjoerkqvistii, Astonia australiensis, Baldellia alpestris, Baldellia ranunculoides, Baldellia repens, Burnatia enneandra, Butomopsis latifolia, Caldesia grandis, Caldesia parnassifolia, Caldesia janaki-ammaliae, Caldesia plantago-aquatica, Damasonium alisma, Damasonium bourgaei, Damasonium californicum, Damasonium constrictum, Damasonium minus, Damasonium polyspermum, Echinodorus berteroi, Helanthium tenellum, Helanthium bolivianum, Helanthium zombiense, Hydrocleys martii, Hydrocleys mattogrossensis, Hydrocleys modesta, Hydrocleys nymphoides, Hydrocleys parviflora, Limnocharis laforestii, Limnocharis flava, Limnophyton obtusifolium, Limnophyton fluitans, Limnophyton angolense, Luronium natans, Ranalisma rostrata,
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182733-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.