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
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.
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 Anoplocaryum genus
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
K.A. Volotovskiĭ: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Volot.' in the authors string.