Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Species:
nymphoides
ID:
666698

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Buchenau

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereine Bremen 2: 2 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666030



Common Names

  • Water Nymph Hydrocleys
  • Water Nymph-Leaved Hydrocleys
  • Water Nymph-Leaf Hydrocleys


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Description

Hydrocleys nymphoides (also called Water Poppy, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Brazil. It grows in shallow water, along the edges of ponds and lakes, and in other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocleys nymphoides is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and ponds. It is also used medicinally to treat urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and other urinary disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocleys nymphoides has small, white flowers with three petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocleys nymphoides is a slow-growing, evergreen, perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Hydrocleys nymphoides

Hydrocleys nymphoides is native to South America, where it can be found in the Amazon basin.

Hydrocleys nymphoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocleys nymphoides?

Hydrocleys nymphoides

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocleys nymphoides?

Tropical rainforests of the Philippines

What is the average height of Hydrocleys nymphoides?

Up to 1 meter

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 Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
Franz Georg Philipp Buchenau (1831-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchenau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58399-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.