Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
helenae
ID:
538958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Volot.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 30: 147 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538290

Common Names

  • Anoplocaryum helenae
  • Helen's Anoplocaryum
  • Helen's Palm

Searching for Anoplocaryum helenae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Anoplocaryum helenae (also called Helen's water-starwort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Europe and western Asia. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with creeping rhizomes and erect stems. It grows in shallow water or on wet soil in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, bogs, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Anoplocaryum helenae is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, as a natural insect repellent, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anoplocaryum helenae has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Anoplocaryum helenae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Anoplocaryum helenae is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Anoplocaryum helenae

Anoplocaryum helenae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky habitats.

Anoplocaryum helenae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anoplocaryum helenae?

Anoplocaryum helenae

What is the common name of Anoplocaryum helenae?

Helen's Anoplocaryum

What is the natural habitat of Anoplocaryum helenae?

Dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2641382: Based on the initial data import
K.A. Volotovskiĭ: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Volot.' in the authors string.