Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 125 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382584
Common Names
- Dissected Niphogeton
- Dissected Water Hawthorn
- Dissected Water-hawthorn
Synonyms
- Niphogeton ciliatum Rose ex Pittier [unknown]
- Petroselinum dissectum Benth. [unknown]
- Apium dissectum (Benth.) Drude [unknown]
- Apium weberbaueri H.Wolff [unknown]
- Niphogeton jahnii Rose ex Pittier [unknown]
- Apium dissectum asperum (Wedd.) H.Wolff [unknown]
- Niphogeton andicola Schltdl. [unknown]
- Niphogeton dissecta dissecta [unknown]
- Oreosciadium dissectum Wedd. [unknown]
- Oreosciadium dissectum asperum Wedd. [unknown]
- Niphogeton dissecta aspera J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
- Niphogeton weberbaueri J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
- Oreosciadium dissectum ciliatum Wedd. [unknown]
- Apium dissectum ciliatum (Wedd.) H.Wolff [unknown]
- Niphogeton dissecta ciliata (Wedd.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
Description
Niphogeton dissecta (also called 'Dissected Niphogeton', among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a creeping rhizome with small, linear leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in shallow water, ponds, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Niphogeton dissecta is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to reduce water runoff. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Niphogeton dissecta is a small, white flower. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Niphogeton dissecta can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soil and partial shade, and can be grown in a wide range of temperatures. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Niphogeton dissecta
Niphogeton dissecta is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is found in wetlands, ponds, and shallow water.
Niphogeton dissecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Niphogeton dissecta?
Niphogeton dissecta
What is the common name of Niphogeton dissecta?
Dissected Niphogeton
What is the natural habitat of Niphogeton dissecta?
It is found in moist, shady places, such as forests and woodlands
Species in the Niphogeton genus
Niphogeton scaber,
Niphogeton lingula,
Niphogeton chirripoi,
Niphogeton kalbreyeri,
Niphogeton colombiana,
Niphogeton dissecta,
Niphogeton pusilla,
Niphogeton ternata,
Niphogeton scabra,
Niphogeton azorelloides,
Niphogeton magna,
Niphogeton stricta,
Niphogeton sprucei,
Niphogeton glaucescens,
Niphogeton boliviana,
Niphogeton fruticosa,
Niphogeton cleefii,
Niphogeton josei,
Niphogeton killipiana,
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,