Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
aquatica
ID:
595035

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Moq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 321 1849

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594367



Common Names

  • Aquatic Centrostachys
  • Aquatic Centrostachys
  • Aquatic Centrostachys


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Synonyms

  • Achyranthes aquatica R.Br. [unknown]
  • Achyranthes natans Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Achyranthes trichotoma Perr. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Celosia spinescens Russ. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Centrostachys flabelligera Fenzl ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Centrostachys aquatica Wall. [unknown]

Description

Centrostachys aquatica (also called Water Centrostachys, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India, Sri Lanka, China, Indonesia, Australia, and other parts of Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as wetlands, and is often found in the shallow waters of ponds and streams. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Centrostachys aquatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrostachys aquatica has small, white flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrostachys aquatica is a perennial aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 1.5 m (5 ft). It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Centrostachys aquatica

Centrostachys aquatica is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Centrostachys aquatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrostachys aquatica?

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Asteraceae

Species in the Centrostachys genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2709184: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.