Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aquatica
ID:
119497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(3): 216 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118826



Common Names

  • Water Pectis
  • Water-Pectis
  • Water Pectis-Plant


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Synonyms

  • Pectis aquatica S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Hydropectis aquatica (also called Water-shield, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant native to North America. It has a rosette of floating leaves with a waxy coating, and small white flowers. It grows in shallow water, and is often found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Hydropectis aquatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hydropectis aquatica are white and daisy-like. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydropectis aquatica is an aquatic plant that is native to South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and moist soil. It is tolerant of wet conditions and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Hydropectis aquatica

Hydropectis aquatica is native to South America and can be found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Hydropectis aquatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydropectis aquatica?

Hydropectis aquatica

What is the common name of Hydropectis aquatica?

Water Pectis

Where is Hydropectis aquatica found?

It is found in South Africa.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-80134: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.