Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
blumenavia
ID:
767165

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Koch & C.D.Bouché ex Carrière) Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bot. Australis 1: 4 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766498



Common Names

  • Eithea blumenavia
  • Blumenavia Waterweed
  • Tropical Waterweed


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Description

Eithea blumenavia (also called Blumenavia eithea, among many other common names) is a perennial, aquatic plant that has a rosette of long, narrow, pointed leaves. It is native to South America and is found in shallow, slow-moving waters. It is a popular aquarium plant and can also be found in ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Eithea blumenavia is an ornamental plant that is often used in water gardens and ponds to provide shelter and shade for fish. It is also known to help oxygenate the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eithea blumenavia has white flowers with yellow centers and long pistils. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a reddish color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eithea blumenavia is a very easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a medium to high light level, but can tolerate lower light levels. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by cutting off the side shoots. It is a fast-growing plant and can be easily propagated in the aquarium.

Where to Find Eithea blumenavia

Eithea blumenavia is native to South America, particularly in the Amazon basin.

Eithea blumenavia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eithea blumenavia?

Eithea blumenavia

What is the common name of Eithea blumenavia?

Blumenavia Swordplant

What is the growth rate of Eithea blumenavia?

Moderate

Species in the Eithea genus

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-305347: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
Élie-Abel Carrière (1818-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carrière' in the authors string.
Carl David Bouché (1809-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Bouché' in the authors string.
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.