Aquarius lanceolatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolatus
ID:
1516191
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rataj) Christenh. & Byng
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 4: 53 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003162
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aquarius lanceolatus (also called Lance-leaved Aquarius, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is an herbaceous plant with a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has ovate to elliptic leaves with white spots and pink flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aquarius lanceolatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Aquarius lanceolatus is white with yellow center, seeds are small and round, seedlings are green with long, thin stems.
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Aquarius lanceolatus can be propagated by division, stem cuttings, or seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Aquarius lanceolatus
Aquarius lanceolatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Aquarius lanceolatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aquarius lanceolatus?
Aquarius lanceolatus
What is the family of Aquarius lanceolatus?
Araliaceae
Where is Aquarius lanceolatus native to?
India, Southeast Asia, and China
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182531-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.