Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
canadense
ID:
1067276

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 919 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066614



Common Names

  • Hydrophyllum
  • Canadian Waterleaf
  • Great Waterleaf


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Description

Hydrophyllum canadense (also called Canadian Waterleaf, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to eastern North America, found in moist, wooded habitats. It has a branched stem, reaching up to 60 cm in height, with deeply lobed leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrophyllum canadense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and yards. It is also used in erosion control projects, as it helps to stabilize the soil and reduce runoff.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrophyllum canadense has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrophyllum canadense can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Hydrophyllum canadense

Hydrophyllum canadense is native to Canada and the northern United States.

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,

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