Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ornata
ID:
727694

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 27: t. 50 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727027



Common Names

  • Ornate Marshweed
  • Ornate Waterweed
  • Placea


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Synonyms

  • Placea grandiflora Lem. [unknown]

Description

Placea ornata (also called Ornate Placea, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has long, narrow, pointed leaves and grows in shallow water, often in marshes and swamps. It is a popular aquarium plant, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Uses & Benefits

Placea ornata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Placea ornata has yellow, star-shaped flowers, and its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Placea ornata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers full sun or partial shade and should be protected from extreme temperatures.

Where to Find Placea ornata

Placea ornata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Placea ornata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Placea ornata?

Placea ornata

What are the common names of Placea ornata?

Ornate Placea

Where is Placea ornata found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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-285713: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.