Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
confusa
ID:
425641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brenan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 225 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424973



Common Names

  • Confused Floscopa
  • Confused Floscopa-berry
  • Confused Floscopa-oak


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Description

Floscopa confusa (also called confused water-shield, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to tropical Africa. It has round, floating leaves with a waxy cuticle and a submerged root system. It is found in shallow, still waters, such as ponds, lakes, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Floscopa confusa is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as a dye for fabrics, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Floscopa confusa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Floscopa confusa is a perennial aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a bog garden.

Where to Find Floscopa confusa

Floscopa confusa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Floscopa confusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Floscopa confusa?

Floscopa confusa

What is the common name of Floscopa confusa?

Confused Midge

What type of plant is Floscopa confusa?

Aquatic herb

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,