Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
floribundus
ID:
1412186

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seub.) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 4: 53 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424651



Common Names

  • Aquarius floribundus
  • Floribundus's Aquarius
  • Floribundus Aquarius


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Description

Aquarius floribundus (also called Floribund Aquarius, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical regions of South America. It has a single, erect stem with a few leaves and a few flowers. It grows in moist forests and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Uses & Benefits

Aquarius floribundus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aquarius floribundus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aquarius floribundus 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 floribundus

Aquarius floribundus can be found in South America.

Aquarius floribundus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquarius floribundus?

Aquarius floribundus

What is the common name of Aquarius floribundus?

Floribundus

What type of plant is Aquarius floribundus?

A flowering plant

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.
Moritz August Seubert (1818-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seub.' 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:77183476-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.