Aquarius decumbens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
1412184
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kasselm.) Christenh. & Byng
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 4: 51 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424649
Common Names
- Aquarius decumbens
- Decumbens's Aquarius
- Decumbens Aquarius
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aquarius decumbens (also called 'Bog Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is found in wet meadows, bogs, and damp grasslands, often in acidic soils.
Uses & Benefits
Aquarius decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aquarius decumbens has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aquarius decumbens 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 decumbens
Aquarius decumbens can be found in South America.
Aquarius decumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aquarius decumbens?
Aquarius decumbens
What is the common name of Aquarius decumbens?
Decumbens
What type of plant is Aquarius decumbens?
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
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Christel Kasselmann (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kasselm.' 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:77182944-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.