Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
fluviatilis
ID:
834360

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 4: 136 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833695



Common Names

  • Isotoma fluviatilis
  • Fluviatilis Isotoma
  • Isotoma


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Description

Isotoma fluviatilis (also called Water Isotome, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It has small, dark green, oval leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Isotoma fluviatilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Isotoma fluviatilis sub. fluviatilis
Isotoma fluviatilis sub. australis McComb
Isotoma fluviatilis sub. borealis McComb

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isotoma fluviatilis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. Seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isotoma fluviatilis can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Isotoma fluviatilis

Isotoma fluviatilis is found in the tropical rainforest of Australia.

Isotoma fluviatilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isotoma fluviatilis?

Isotoma fluviatilis

What is the common name of Isotoma fluviatilis?

Fluviatilis

What is the natural habitat of Isotoma fluviatilis?

Rivers and streams

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-370884: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.