Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
macrophyllus
ID:
1412181

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424646



Common Names

  • Aquarius macrophyllus
  • Macrophyllus's Aquarius
  • Macrophyllus Aquarius


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Description

Aquarius macrophyllus (also called 'Large-leaved 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 large, oval-shaped leaves and produces bell-shaped blue flowers. It grows in moist, shady places such as meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aquarius macrophyllus 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

The flower of Aquarius macrophyllus is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aquarius macrophyllus 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 macrophyllus

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

Aquarius macrophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquarius macrophyllus?

Aquarius macrophyllus

What is the common name of Aquarius macrophyllus?

Macrophyllus

What type of plant is Aquarius macrophyllus?

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' 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:77183178-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.