Aquarius reptilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reptilis
ID:
1412183
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lehtonen) Christenh. & Byng
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 4: 53 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424648
Common Names
- Aquarius reptilis
- Reptilis's Aquarius
- Reptilis Aquarius
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aquarius reptilis (also called 'Crested Lizard Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is found in wet meadows, bogs, and damp grasslands, often in acidic soils.
Uses & Benefits
Aquarius reptilis 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 reptilis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aquarius reptilis 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 reptilis
Aquarius reptilis is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Aquarius reptilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aquarius reptilis?
Aquarius reptilis
What is the common name of Aquarius reptilis?
Reptilis
What type of plant is Aquarius reptilis?
A flowering plant
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
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Samuli Lehtonen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehtonen' 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:77182319-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.