Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fluctuans
ID:
9973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. 2: 511 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009302



Common Names

  • Enydra Fluctuans
  • Fluctuans Enydra
  • Floating Water Primrose


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Description

Enydra fluctuans (also called Floating Water Fern, among many other common names) is a floating aquatic fern native to South America. It has small, round leaves and no flowers. It grows in slow-moving waters, such as ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Enydra fluctuans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Enydra fluctuans is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enydra fluctuans is a perennial aquatic plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions in the Americas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Enydra fluctuans

Enydra fluctuans is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Enydra fluctuans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Enydra fluctuans?

Enydra fluctuans

What is the natural habitat of Enydra fluctuans?

It is found in the mangrove forests of Southeast Asia

What are the common names of Enydra fluctuans?

It is commonly known as floating enydra, floating water-primrose, and water-primrose

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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