Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aquatica
ID:
84194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 3: 44. t. 250 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083523



Common Names

  • Xiphochaeta aquatica
  • Water Xiphochaeta
  • Aquatic Xiphochaeta


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Synonyms

  • Stilpnopappus viridis Benth. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Stilpnopappus aquaticus (Poepp. & Endl.) M.O.Dillon [unknown]
  • Stilpnopappus aquaticus (Poepp.) M.O.Dillon [deprecated]

Description

Xiphochaeta aquatica (also called Water Xiphochaeta, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It grows in shallow, still or slow-moving bodies of water, often in association with other species of aquatic plants.

Uses & Benefits

Xiphochaeta aquatica is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, as well as to reduce inflammation and pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xiphochaeta aquatica is a yellowish-white flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, oval-shaped, and dark brown. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xiphochaeta aquatica is an aquatic plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Xiphochaeta aquatica

Xiphochaeta aquatica is native to the Mediterranean region.

Xiphochaeta aquatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xiphochaeta aquatica?

Xiphochaeta aquatica

What is the common name of Xiphochaeta aquatica?

Water Xiphochaeta

What is the natural habitat of Xiphochaeta aquatica?

It is found in wetland habitats in South America.

Species in the Xiphochaeta genus

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-40002: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.