Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
longipetalus
ID:
1412179

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Micheli) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424644



Common Names

  • Aquarius longipetalus
  • Longipetalus's Aquarius
  • Longipetalus Aquarius


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Description

Aquarius longipetalus (also called 'Long-petaled 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 with long petals. It grows in moist, shady places such as meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aquarius longipetalus 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 longipetalus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aquarius longipetalus 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 longipetalus

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

Aquarius longipetalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquarius longipetalus?

Aquarius longipetalus

What is the common name of Aquarius longipetalus?

Longipetalus

What type of plant is Aquarius longipetalus?

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.
Marc Micheli (1844-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Micheli' 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:77182716-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.