Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
pachycaule
ID:
727709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pimenov & Kljuykov

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 53: 275 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727042



Common Names

  • Pachycaul Marshweed
  • Pachycaul Waterweed
  • Hymenidium


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Description

Hymenidium pachycaule (also called Thick-stemmed Hymenidium, 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

Hymenidium pachycaule is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is known for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where it can spread easily.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenidium pachycaule has white, star-shaped flowers, and its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenidium pachycaule 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 Hymenidium pachycaule

Hymenidium pachycaule is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Hymenidium pachycaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenidium pachycaule?

Hymenidium pachycaule

What type of plant is Hymenidium pachycaule?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Hymenidium pachycaule?

Woodlands

Species in the Hymenidium genus

Hymenidium brunonis, Hymenidium corydalifolium, Hymenidium densiflorum, Hymenidium dentatum, Hymenidium huzhihaoi, Hymenidium kansuense, Hymenidium lhasanum, Hymenidium lindleyanum, Hymenidium mieheanum, Hymenidium nanum, Hymenidium pachycaule, Hymenidium sikkimense, Hymenidium stellatum, Hymenidium virgatum, Hymenidium delavayi, Hymenidium chloroleucum, Hymenidium heterosciadium, Hymenidium apiolens, Hymenidium bicolor, Hymenidium wilsonii, Hymenidium nubigenum, Hymenidium pulszkyi, Hymenidium hedinii, Hymenidium astrantioideum, Hymenidium foetens, Hymenidium heracleifolium, Hymenidium macrochlaenum, Hymenidium benthamii, Hymenidium davidii, Hymenidium decurrens, Hymenidium cristatum, Hymenidium amabile, Hymenidium yunnanense, Hymenidium pilosum, Hymenidium album, Hymenidium szechenyi, Hymenidium hookeri, Hymenidium tsekuense, Hymenidium giraldii, Hymenidium linearilobum, Hymenidium wrightianum, Hymenidium ladyginii,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:989576-1: Based on the initial data import