Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
tenuipes
ID:
727385

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Heller

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25: 582 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726718



Common Names

  • Slender Waterleaf
  • Hydrophyllum tenuipes
  • Slender Waterleaf


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Synonyms

  • Hydrophyllum tenuipes viride Jeps. [unknown]

Description

Hydrophyllum tenuipes (also called Slender Water-willow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa and Madagascar. It grows in wet, marshy habitats, and has long, slender stems with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrophyllum tenuipes is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrophyllum tenuipes is a white or cream colored, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrophyllum tenuipes is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Divide the plant into several sections and replant in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Hydrophyllum tenuipes

Hydrophyllum tenuipes is native to temperate regions of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Hydrophyllum tenuipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrophyllum tenuipes?

Hydrophyllum tenuipes

What is the common name of Hydrophyllum tenuipes?

Slender waterleaf

Where is Hydrophyllum tenuipes found?

It is found in wet areas in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

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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