Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflorus
ID:
1412182

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424647



Common Names

  • Aquarius grandiflorus
  • Grandiflorus's Aquarius
  • Grandiflorus Aquarius


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Description

Aquarius grandiflorus (also called 'Mountain Bluebell', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with long, narrow leaves and produces bell-shaped blue flowers. It grows in moist, shady places such as meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aquarius grandiflorus 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 grandiflorus 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 grandiflorus 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 grandiflorus

Aquarius grandiflorus is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Aquarius grandiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquarius grandiflorus?

Aquarius grandiflorus

What is the common name of Aquarius grandiflorus?

Grandiflorus

What type of plant is Aquarius grandiflorus?

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

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' 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:77182824-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.