Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 7: 410 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069349
Common Names
- Integrifolia Enydra
- Enydra Integrifolia
- Integrifolia Waterlily
Description
Enydra integrifolia (also called Enydra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It has white flowers and grows in high-altitude, wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Enydra integrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Enydra integrifolia has small yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are hairy, with opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Enydra integrifolia is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Enydra integrifolia
Enydra integrifolia is native to the western United States and can be found in moist meadows, streambanks, and wetland areas. It is most commonly found in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Enydra integrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Enydra integrifolia?
Enydra integrifolia
What is the common name of Enydra integrifolia?
Whole-leaved Enydra
What is the natural habitat of Enydra integrifolia?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Enydra genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,