Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
triflora
ID:
1142650

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Wight & Arn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Cat. Ind. Pl. : 28 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141988



Common Names

  • Triflora Jewelweed
  • Triflora Touch-me-not
  • Triflora Impatiens


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Description

Hydrocera triflora (also called Three-Flowered Water-Lily, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, and is commonly found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocera triflora is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrocera triflora is white and has three petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocera triflora is a perennial, herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Hydrocera triflora

Hydrocera triflora can be found in the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

Species in the Hydrocera genus

Species in the Balsaminaceae family

Hydrocera triflora, Impatiens clavata, Impatiens pacifica, Impatiens academiae-moguntiae, Impatiens ambahatrensis, Impatiens ambanizanensis, Impatiens ampokafoensis, Impatiens andapensis, Impatiens ankaranensis, Impatiens bardotiae, Impatiens barthlottii, Impatiens befiananensis, Impatiens betsomangae, Impatiens carlsoniae, Impatiens druartii, Impatiens fianarantsoae, Impatiens georgei-schatzii, Impatiens guillaumetii, Impatiens haingosonii, Impatiens laurentii, Impatiens maevae, Impatiens mahalevonensis, Impatiens mamyi, Impatiens messmerae, Impatiens nanatonanensis, Impatiens nguruensis, Impatiens nicolliae, Impatiens nidus-apis, Impatiens nomenyae, Impatiens nosymangabensis, Impatiens nusbaumeri, Impatiens pachycaulon, Impatiens paranyi, Impatiens rakotomalazana, Impatiens rapanarivoi, Impatiens razanatsoa-charlei, Impatiens rupestris, Impatiens salifii, Impatiens saolana, Impatiens scenarioi, Impatiens tafononensis, Impatiens tsararavina, Impatiens tsingycola, Impatiens volatianae, Impatiens acaulis, Impatiens acehensis, Impatiens agumbeana, Impatiens ahernii, Impatiens alboflava, Impatiens alborosea,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-3100287: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.